What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatry Medical Director position at Specialist TeleMed?
Job Title: Psychiatry Medical Director
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: Negotiable with benefits
Location: 100% Virtual, Remote from any location in the United States
Position Overview: Specialist TeleMed (STeM) is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Board-Certified All Age Psychiatrist to provide virtual consults in a telemedicine setting. We are looking for dedicated physicians committed to making a difference in healthcare by providing telemedicine specialist consultations to healthcare systems and the patients who need them the most. Our team consists of board-certified and board-eligible specialists across more than twenty-four medical and surgical subspecialties nationwide. STeM empowers you to deliver excellent care to patients via telemedicine, creating a better work/life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Program Oversight:
◦ Provide full oversight and strategic direction for the psychiatry program.
◦ Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered psychiatry care across all covered sites.
2. Clinical Duties:
◦ Work a minimum of eight (8) 12-hour shifts per month. *Must be available for PM coverage.
◦ Provide additional backup coverage to support psychiatry services.
3. Operational Leadership:
◦ Assist with oversight of psychiatry scheduling and ensure adequate coverage.
◦ Assist in addressing last-minute coverage needs.
4. Recruitment and Team Development:
◦ Participate in the interview and selection process for new psychiatrists.
◦ Mentor and support psychiatry team members to enhance professional development.
5. Compliance and Quality Assurance:
◦ Engage in compliance-related and quality improvement initiatives within the psychiatry team.
◦ Monitor adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
◦ Identify and address workflow and quality issues at all covered sites.
6. Supervision and Support:
◦ Provide oversight of STeM psychiatry Nurse Practitioners; if applicable.
Benefits:
• Fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States.
• Flexible IP/ED scheduling options, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Specialty call shifts (12 or 24 hours).
• Comprehensive training in technology protocols, workflows, and EMR systems.
• Assistance with state licensing, IMLC, and hospital credentialing.
• Coverage of costs for approved additional state licenses.
• Malpractice insurance provided.
Requirements:
• Medical Degree (MD/DO).
• Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Sees full lifespan
• Active medical state licenses in good standing.
• DEA license(s), if applicable.
• Experience using technology to deliver virtual patient care.
• Willingness to learn and use streamlined EMR tools.
• Excellent virtual bedside manner and communication skills.
• Secure work environment free from external noise.
• Reliable internet connection.
• Desktop computer, laptop, cell phone, and/or tablet for video visits.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, with leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in quality improvement and compliance initiatives is highly desirable.
IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensing Compact) preferred but not required.
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