Physician - Psychiatrist - 30 Hours

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We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families.  We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.).   We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

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The Bristol Health Medical Group is seeking a part-time BC/BE adult psychiatrist to join a collaborative team of committed behavioral healthcare professionals to provide quality care to individuals with a broad range of mental health illnesses in the greater Bristol community.

JOB DUTIES

• Provide Psychiatric outpatient care consistent with the standard of care for a board certified Psychiatric physician.

• Prepare and maintain patient medical records on BHMSG and Hospital pre-approved forms consistent with BHMSG, Medical Staff and Joint Commission standards.   It is expected that medical record documentation be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of the provision of patient care, in accordance with BHMSG’s standards.

• Prepare all reports, claims and correspondence necessary or appropriate in connection with professional services rendered by Physician.

• Obtain consultation with other physicians as appropriate.

• Assist in the preparation for and participate in surveys by federal or state regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission.

• Participate in clinical guideline development, care management programs and quality assurance as directed.

• Provide input and support to the development and management of the Practice as described above.

• Participate and comply with BHMSG and Hospital compliance programs and activities, including participation in any compliance education programs deemed necessary or appropriate by BHMSG or Hospital including but not limited to billing and coding compliance programs.  

• Comply with all BHMSG reimbursement requirements including the timely completion of billing slips and accurate coding of services.

• Provide a minimum of 2 hours per month in community service health programs and educational sessions as approved by the Employer.

• Cooperate and participate in educational programs established by BHMSG and the Hospital from time-to-time relating to Physician’s expertise, and work in the Department of Psychiatry and elsewhere in the Hospital.

• Serve on BHMSG, Hospital and Medical Staff committees and/or in leadership positions as requested and approved by Employer.  For those committees/leadership positions that compensate physician members for their attendance/service, the physician shall serve on at least one such committee or in one such leadership position without additional compensation as approved by Employer.

• Assist BHMSG and the Hospital in marketing and promoting its Psychiatry services in the Office sites in the Bristol area and at the Hospital.

• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings with other physician members of BHMSG and the Hospital.

• Participate in the development of and comply with the product standardization and cost efficiency policies and initiatives of Employer and those of such related entities as identified by the Employer.

Disclaimer
 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
 

Physician will meet the standards and requirements for Medical Staff membership as defined in the Hospital’s Medical Staff Bylaws, including those for Board Certification and licensure requirements. (MD or DO, CT license, CSP, DEA, BE/BC)