What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist position at Lower Bucks Hospital?
Overview
Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – Hospital Employed
Lower Bucks Hospital | Prime Healthcare
Location: Bristol, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join our hospital-employed Behavioral Health team. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital setting while being supported by the stability and resources of one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.
Compensation & Benefits
Lower Bucks Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, serving Bucks County and the surrounding communities. As part of Prime Healthcare, Lower Bucks Hospital is committed to delivering compassionate, quality, and patient-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for physicians and staff.
Responsibilities
Full Time
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – Hospital Employed
Lower Bucks Hospital | Prime Healthcare
Location: Bristol, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join our hospital-employed Behavioral Health team. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality psychiatric care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital setting while being supported by the stability and resources of one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with potential productivity incentives
- Hospital-employed W-2 position
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- CME allowance and CME days
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus (if applicable)
- Full-time hospital-based schedule
- On-call responsibilities: [To be defined based on coverage model]
Lower Bucks Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, serving Bucks County and the surrounding communities. As part of Prime Healthcare, Lower Bucks Hospital is committed to delivering compassionate, quality, and patient-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for physicians and staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients
- Manage psychiatric conditions through evidence-based medication management and treatment planning
- Deliver care in an inpatient and/or consult-liaison setting (based on program needs)
- Collaborate closely with nursing staff, social workers, therapists, hospitalists, and case management
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Comply with hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and all state and federal regulations
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities
- Participate in on-call coverage as required
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)
- Active Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain
- DEA license or eligibility
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a hospital-based, team-oriented environment
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf