Psychiatrist #BD-259-01

Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide services at a facility in Milford, Delaware. The ideal candidate will coordinate psychiatric care in the facility, and collaborate with facility leadership, staff, and other practitioners to help develop and implement resident care policies that reflect current standards of practice.

Job Quick Facts

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Psychiatrist
• Job Type: Locum 
• Location: Milford, Delaware
• Facility Type: Long-term care
• Coverage Type: Clinical
• Shift Schedule: Min 16 hours per month
• Contract length: 5 years
• Start Date: 15th April 2023

Requirements:

• Delaware license or eligibility for a Delaware license 
• BC in internal medicine, geriatrics, or family practice
• BLS/ACLS Certification
• DEA Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experience in a long-term care facility or similar setting.
• Meet federal and state eligibility requirements to participate in VA, Medicaid, and Medicare

 
Responsibilities:

• Coordinate psychiatric care in the facility and provide clinical guidance and oversight regarding the implementation of resident care policies.
• Collaborate with facility leadership, staff, and other practitioners to help develop and implement resident care policies that reflect current standards of practice.
• Provide necessary psychiatric treatment to clients including an initial assessment to determine the diagnosis and need for treatment.
• Coordinate and facilitate the use of ancillary services such as the laboratory.
• Develop mechanisms for communicating and resolving issues related to psychiatric care.
• Help the facility ensure residents have primary attending and backup psychiatric coverage.
• Review of the resident’s overall condition and program of care at each visit, including medications and treatments.
• Provide leadership during a mental health emergency and technical support to staff when needed.
• Coordinate and evaluate the medical care within the facility by reviewing and evaluating aspects of physician care and practitioner services.
• Ensure that other licensed practitioners who may perform psychiatric-delegated tasks act within the regulatory requirements and within the scope of practices as defined by Delaware State law.

About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing:

Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve

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