What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist position at Montefiore Nyack?
Job Summary: Provides direct care to patients and serves as a consistent care coordinator through the continuum of care, assessing the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of the patient. Directs patients to the next appropriate service and tracks their progress. In collaboration with Medical Director, assures that all hospital behavioral health patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screening and medical/psychiatric evaluation whenever indicated, and that all medical/psychiatric care is appropriately documented in the medical record.
Essential Job Qualifications
1. Education: Physician, licensed to practice in NY.
2. Experience: Psychiatric work experience with patients.
3. Training/Certification:. Board certified or eligible in psychiatry
4. Licensure: License and currently registered physician in the State of New York.
5. Other: Qualified for membership on the Medical Staff. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Work effectively as a member of a culturally competent multidisciplinary team, have a thorough understanding of member rights, and knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology.
Montefiore Nyack offers the following:
- Competitive base salaries
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance, LTIB, Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- CME Days, License renewal reimbursements
- Plum Benefits - community vendor discounts
A Great Place to Live
Just 20 minutes from the George Washington Bridge, Rockland County offers friendly communities, natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, convenient shopping and easy access to New York City. While Rockland County has plenty to offer, both the mountains and the beach are within a few hours’ drive.
Other Highlights
The FJ Borelli Family Emergency Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital offers safe, high-quality emergency care. As a designated Level III Trauma Center, it has proven its ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients. The Center offers a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Unit, an Express Care area for non-life-threatening emergency cases and X-ray rooms outfitted with a CT scanner to expedite patient care.
The hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab is led by a team of cardiovascular experts who diagnose and treat heart conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart valve disease and congestive heart failure, using minimally invasive procedures. Available treatments include pacemaker implantation, stent insertion, removal of blood clots in the lungs and the treatment of heart blockages. This program, a partnership with the Montefiore Health System and Montefiore Einstein, enables us to deliver academic medicine—and the very best care—right here in our community.
The Joint Replacement Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital is a unique and highly specialized facility dedicated to the surgical replacement and repair of hip and knee joints, as well as postsurgical rehabilitation. The Center has received the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its hip and knee joint replacement programs. It was the first to achieve this distinction in the lower Hudson Valley.
The Jacobs Family Pride Wellness Center, dedicated in April 2022, provides holistic care to LGBTQ+ members of our community. It’s the first center of its kind in the Hudson Valley.
The Madlyn Borelli Multiple Sclerosis Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital is dedicated to helping people with MS live their best lives. Affiliated with Montefiore Einstein, the Center offers a full array of services to address the often complex needs of people with MS.
Salary : $250,000 - $300,000