Psychiatry - Consultation / Liaison / Emergency Psychiatrist

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assumes overall clinical responsibility for monitoring patient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services. Provides psychiatric and medical assessment and treatment, clinical supervision, education, and training. Work is performed under the direction of the Chair, Department of Psychiatry, and is subject to review for adherence to best-practice and evidence-based psychiatric principles and techniques through utilization review, case reports, observation, and evaluation of results. Due to extensive growth and community need, Tower Health is seeking a Consultation Liaison / Emergency Psychiatrist to join our growing psychiatry practice in West Reading, PA, 60 minutes northwest of Philadelphia. There is an opportunity to teach medical student & residents because Tower Health & Reading Hospital have established at Psychiatry Residency Program. Also Drexel University College of Medicine and Tower Health have joined forces with a medical school near Reading Hospital.

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Licensed/eligible to practice medicine in Pennsylvania
• BE/BC in Psychiatry
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Experience in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency psychiatry
• BLS Certification
• PA license and DEA license
• Current Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine License
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity to teach medical students and residents

Responsibilities

• Managing a wide range of outpatient practices
• Covering for emergent needs
• Practicing clinical skills
• Reasonable on-call responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance
• Physician New Hire Program
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive health system to advance goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level