Psychiatrist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate: $125/hr.-$135 W2
United States, Kansas, Osawatomie
Jan 09, 2025
Job Title: Psychiatrist Location: Osawatomie KS 66064 Duration: 3+ months with possible extension Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm Hours: 8.5 hours/day Job Description: Physician will provide psychiatric, and to some extent, medical services. Physician will admit, evaluate, treat patients. Physician will enter required assessment, treatment and discharge planning documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Physician will enter medication orders on pharmacy system. Physician will actively participate in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment process and discharge planning. Physician will participate in hospital wide performance improvement activities and other medical staff functions as assigned. Physician will prepare court reports in collaboration with the treatment team and will attend court hearings as expert witness. Patient Care: Admit patients. On a timely basis, complete and document admission paperwork which include, but are not limited to, psychiatric evaluations, medication orders, allergy forms, medication reconciliation, observation status, dietary orders, diagnostic orders, consultations, and others. Include diagnostic criteria to support the psychiatric diagnoses. quality. Teamwork: Collaborate with other physicians, clinical and other hospital staff. Actively participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and treatment review meetings and in discharge planning. Coverage & On Call Responsibilities: Provide coverage for another physician when requested. Provide on call coverage when needed to ensure adequate physician coverage. As on call physician, respond on a timely basis to address standard and emergency psychiatric and/or medical situations. Performance Improvement, Compliance with Procedures/Regulations & Documentation: Performance Improvement: Be familiar with and participate in the hospital's performance improvement activities. Participate in special assignments such as committees. Participate in staff education opportunities. Special Qualifications/Education: Completion of medical school training. Completion of residency in Psychiatry in an approved training program, or at least two years of an approved residency training program. Current active medical license in Kansas. Knowledge and experience in the use of psychiatric and medical medications. Ability to work with other physicians and other hospital staff. Ability to utilize technical skills such as typing, use of Dragon dictation