Psychiatrist - Per Diem

Children's Clinics for Rehabilitative Services•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Children's Clinics is looking for a Per Diem Psychiatrist. SUMMARY This position delivers medical and/or mental health care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality, integrity and compassion.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required
Internship and/or Residency required
Two or more years of related pediatric experience required
Board certification eligibility required
Arizona License required
BLS certification required
Knowledge and competency to care for children/adults with complex medical needs
Skill in intervention and collaboration
Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members
Ability to work with interdisciplinary clinical teams
Ability to collaborate with medical and behavioral health specialists with different sub-specialty training
Ability to maintain good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to sanctioning, exclusion or other ineligible status
Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function
Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth but not limited to NCQA, OSHA, CLIA, The Joint Commission, as well as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements
Review patients medical history and collect additional information from family members and other providers as needed
Provides service to all new and established patients presenting to the practice who meet the standards for a positive physician-patient relationship
Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients
Evaluates patients emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
Identified medical and or mental health conditions and determines best treatments
Educates patients and families on wellness, prevention and early detection
Provides referrals based on examination and patient needs
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education and patient care programs
Oversee the whole process of health care delivery for patients assigned to primary care, specialty care and/or behavioral health
Maintains Medical Records for all services provided
Physician must comply with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination, access to care and the standard of care
Physician will remain current with all licensure requirements, compliance training, to the facility Code of Conduct, and other regulations or imperatives both current and as yet undefined
Works with Administration to achieve a practice style that meets physician preference, quality criteria and fiscal responsibility
Physician and administration work collaboratively to manage costs and productivity
Performs other physician-related duties as required and assigned