Psychiatry Physician Per Diem

Job Summary

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. This per diem, hospital-employed position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to both adults and child/adolescent populations within the inpatient setting. The schedule is Monday-Friday, with a shared call rotation. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a NYS License.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Inpatient
• Both adult and child/adolescent positions
• Provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Prescribe and manage medications
• Review and reassess treatment plans and progress
• Provide education to residents, patients, and families
• Demonstrate quality in documentation
• Participate actively in team and program meetings
• Shared call
• Must be on site
• EPIC EMR with Provider Support team
  
  

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.
• Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Current NYS Certification/Licensure
• Federal DEA Certification
• Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable
  
  

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 95043

Department PSYCHIATRIC UNIT

Shift Variable

Shift Hours Worked 12.00

FTE 0.03

Work Schedule PHYSICIAN

Employee Status A7 - Occasional

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $180