Psychiatrist - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina•Cary, NC

1d•$170,121 - $340,243•Onsite

About The Position

Staff psychiatrists serve as team leaders for multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care and treatment. In addition to the evaluation of patients upon admission, this position is responsible for providing inpatient psychiatric care which includes consultations, preparing written psychiatric assessments including treatment plans as well as administrative recommendations, chronic medication management, psychotropic drug reviews, provides consultation with medical staff as needed, and providing appropriate coordination and continuation of the care for residents in adherence to state and federal guidelines. This opportunity offers a full-time work schedule, Monday – Friday (8 am until 5 pm) with a light call schedule.

Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of inpatient psychiatry.
Knowledge of the theories and general practices of medicine.
Thorough knowledge of biological, social, and psychological developmental processes at all ages.
A sound identity with and training in medicine and psychiatry.
Demonstrated clinical abilities.
Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team and integrate care is essential.

Responsibilities

Serve as team leaders for multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care and treatment.
Evaluate patients upon admission.
Provide inpatient psychiatric care including consultations.
Prepare written psychiatric assessments including treatment plans and administrative recommendations.
Manage chronic medication.
Conduct psychotropic drug reviews.
Provide consultation with medical staff as needed.
Provide appropriate coordination and continuation of care for residents in adherence to state and federal guidelines.