Adult Consult Psychiatrist

Job Summary The Staff Psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric diagnosis, evaluations, and treatment to assigned patients on the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, either by direct patient care or supervision of other staff in the provision of care.# The Psychiatrist will provide treatment or consult in selected cases that are unusual or difficult to manage.# The Psychiatrist will assure good communication with other clinical services and will communicate with the Medical Director in a timely manner on all matters important to the Unit#s operation. # Career Ladder Physician # Responsibilities Administers or directs the administration of treatment, such as pharmacological management, psychotherapy, and any other therapies to assigned patients within the Behavioral Health Unit. Provides consultation on the treatment of unusual or difficult cases. Confers with and supervises other members of staff on the care, treatment, and prognosis of patients. Leads clinical staff conferences for the discussion of the diagnosis, treatment, treatment goals, and discharge planning.# Maintains current knowledge on staff caseloads to assist in the assignment of cases. On a regular and timely basis, communicates with the Medical Director on all matters important to the functioning of the Unit including:# Difficult to manage patients, situations involving patient liability to the unit or Hospital, unanticipated expenses, staffing patterns and problems, and any unusual situations in patient care. Instructs professional and non-professional staff members in the psychiatric care and treatment of the mentally ill. Orders and reviews laboratory and other diagnostic test reports. When assigned, makes Court evaluations and testifies at hearings. Provides consultation to patients in the general Hospital upon request. Provides after-hours and weekend coverage. Functions as attending psychiatrist for assigned patients on the Inpatient Unit.# Supervises the formulation and carrying out of the treatment plan for assigned patients. When requested by the Medical Director, actively participates in any clinical program of the Behavioral Health Service Line. In the absence of the Medical Director, assumes additional clinical responsibilities for the Inpatient Unit. When requested, assists in formulating institutional policies and procedures.# When requested, reviews, evaluates, prepares, and submits reports relative to his/her responsibilities.# As requested, participates in the Consultation and Education program.# Provides supervision and teaching to learners and trainees within Behavioral Health Services. Adheres to and ensures the adherence to Medical Staff By-Laws. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned. # Educational and Knowledge Requirements Must meet the Hospital/s requirements as to general qualifications and in addition, must possess a license to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania. Experience Required:# Must have satisfactorily completed a duly accredited psychiatric residency.# Must be board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry. # Licenses and Certifications Notes CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. # Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Doctor of Medicine (MD) OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) About UPMC in Central Pa.: UPMC in Central Pa. is part of the UPMC global integrated health network with 95,000 employees, 40 hospitals, and 4.5 million insurance members. In the 10-county central Pennsylvania region, UPMC in Central Pa. has more than 13,400 employees, seven acute care hospitals, more than 60 primary care practices, and more than 200 specialty practices # all providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in the region. For more information, visit UPMC.com/CentralPa. # UPMC#was named as one of the #150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare# for 2022 by Becker#s Healthcare. For inclusion on this list, hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth. About Our Community South central Pennsylvania offers endless possibilities: city excitement, rural respite, and suburban family life and community can all be found here. Enjoy excellent work-life balance with easy commutes to work. In addition to fabulous dining, we offer an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. We are close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey#s Chocolate World. The area offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania#s top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes#a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia#it#s a great place to grow a career and family. Listed among Forbes.com #America#s Most Livable Cities,# and ranked in U.S. News # World Report#s #Best Cities to Live,# we are a two to#three-hour#drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

Job Summary

The Staff Psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric diagnosis, evaluations, and treatment to assigned patients on the Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit, either by direct patient care or supervision of other staff in the provision of care. The Psychiatrist will provide treatment or consult in selected cases that are unusual or difficult to manage. The Psychiatrist will assure good communication with other clinical services and will communicate with the Medical Director in a timely manner on all matters important to the Unit's operation.

Career Ladder

Physician

Responsibilities

Administers or directs the administration of treatment, such as pharmacological management, psychotherapy, and any other therapies to assigned patients within the Behavioral Health Unit.

Provides consultation on the treatment of unusual or difficult cases.

Confers with and supervises other members of staff on the care, treatment, and prognosis of patients.

Leads clinical staff conferences for the discussion of the diagnosis, treatment, treatment goals, and discharge planning. Maintains current knowledge on staff caseloads to assist in the assignment of cases.

On a regular and timely basis, communicates with the Medical Director on all matters important to the functioning of the Unit including: Difficult to manage patients, situations involving patient liability to the unit or Hospital, unanticipated expenses, staffing patterns and problems, and any unusual situations in patient care.

Instructs professional and non-professional staff members in the psychiatric care and treatment of the mentally ill.

Orders and reviews laboratory and other diagnostic test reports.

When assigned, makes Court evaluations and testifies at hearings.

Provides consultation to patients in the general Hospital upon request.

Provides after-hours and weekend coverage.

Functions as attending psychiatrist for assigned patients on the Inpatient Unit. Supervises the formulation and carrying out of the treatment plan for assigned patients.

When requested by the Medical Director, actively participates in any clinical program of the Behavioral Health Service Line.

In the absence of the Medical Director, assumes additional clinical responsibilities for the Inpatient Unit.

When requested, assists in formulating institutional policies and procedures. When requested, reviews, evaluates, prepares, and submits reports relative to his/her responsibilities. As requested, participates in the Consultation and Education program. Provides supervision and teaching to learners and trainees within Behavioral Health Services.

Adheres to and ensures the adherence to Medical Staff By-Laws.

* Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational and Knowledge Requirements

Must meet the Hospital/s requirements as to general qualifications and in addition, must possess a license to practice medicine in the State of Pennsylvania.

Experience Required: Must have satisfactorily completed a duly accredited psychiatric residency. Must be board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry.

Licenses and Certifications Notes

CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Doctor of Medicine (MD) OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

About UPMC in Central Pa.:

UPMC in Central Pa. is part of the UPMC global integrated health network with 95,000 employees, 40 hospitals, and 4.5 million insurance members. In the 10-county central Pennsylvania region, UPMC in Central Pa. has more than 13,400 employees, seven acute care hospitals, more than 60 primary care practices, and more than 200 specialty practices - all providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in the region. For more information, visit UPMC.com/CentralPa.

UPMC was named as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" for 2022 by Becker's Healthcare. For inclusion on this list, hospitals, health systems, and health care companies must demonstrate initiatives and commitment to promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement, and professional growth.

About Our Community

South central Pennsylvania offers endless possibilities: city excitement, rural respite, and suburban family life and community can all be found here. Enjoy excellent work-life balance with easy commutes to work. In addition to fabulous dining, we offer an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. We are close to historically significant areas such as Gettysburg and world-famous Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate World.

The area offers top-rated public schools, blue-ribbon private schools, and some of Pennsylvania's top colleges and universities. Area school districts are consistently ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania. With affordable homes-a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia-it's a great place to grow a career and family.

Listed among Forbes.com "America's Most Livable Cities," and ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live," we are a two to three-hour drive from New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.