Physician - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - AtlantiCare

Reports To: Medical Director/ Unit Director

Supervises: NA

Trainings: Annual, CPI, Six (6) CME Hours, BLS Health Care Provider

Position Summary:

Psychiatrists provide direct service to clients as per privileges.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive patient care in a manner consistent with current medical practices.

• Coordinates and delivers patient care in a cost-effective manner, utilizing resources appropriately and adhering to all ABH protocols for care.

• Treats patients and families with respect and compassion.

• Communicates effectively with all staff, at all levels.

• Works collaboratively and treats staff and other physicians with respect to provide optimal patient care.

• Maintains current practice knowledge by meeting Medical Staff, CME requirements, and by participating in ABH educational programs.

• Demonstrates competence of evidence based practice by implementing accepted guidelines into the care of the patients, development of policy and procedures into improvement initiatives

• Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery

• Productivity goals shall meet % as designated by department

Licensure/Certification:

Current DEA registration.

Current CDS registration.

Minimal Qualifications:

Education:MD or DO.

Training:Board Certification/ Eligible

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience Two (2) years post residency experience in psychiatry.

Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position

Date Reviewed: Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled