Psychiatrist - Geriatric

St. Luke's University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Provides professional mental health care in the psychiatric inpatient and/ or outpatient/ Partial Hospital Program programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of medicine.
• Board Certified, or Board Eligible in Psychiatry required.
• One to two years experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health care evaluations, medication management, and follow-up visits.
• Provides training to Medical and/or Advanced Practice students either through supervision, of students or provides education in the form of lectures and journal discussions
• Assists with the development, implementation, and revision of policies and procedures effecting medical practice, judgement, and quality of behavioral health services.
• Coordinates work with the physicians and staff at the other behavioral health locations.
• Supervises the Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners.
• Performs and directs medical quality improvement activities.
• Act as a liaison with the medical community.
• Demonstrates competency in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Attends and participates in St. Luke’s Psychiatric Associates Medical Staff Meetings, St. Luke’s Physician Group Medical Staff Meetings and St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Staff Meetings as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree