Per Diem Weekend Psychiatrist Needed for Inpatient Hospital in Torrington, Ct

HHC22157392

Opportunity for a licensed Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric patient care to patients on Friday evening/night call from home, on-site daily rounding and consults on Saturday and Sunday with overnight phone call only from home.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for direct patient care. Evaluates patients through I examination and development of a detailed medical history. Writes orders for diagnostic studies, medications, treatments and other matters pertaining to patient care.
• Charts observations, test results, and all patient communication in medical record as dictated by Hospital Policy and Procedure. Ensures that patient records are treated as confidential information.
• Reviews and interprets results of diagnostic studies and tests and incorporates information into a care plan.
• Arranges for appropriate follow-up/care referral for patients.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Provides healthcare and discharge information to patients and families and writes discharge instructions.
• Advises patients and families on the use of various medications including dosage, side effects and composition.
• Determines and discusses diagnosis/differential diagnosis with patient. Documents on chart and charge slip.
• Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service. Processes all paperwork, prepares charge slips accurately and verifies bills for accuracy.
• Displays and upholds core values of dignity, compassion, service excellence, community and integrity. Consistently demonstrates caring for patients, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.

Requirements:

M.D. or PhD and 3 years of job related experience

3rd year licensed Residents also eligible

EXPERIENCE

Requires clinical experience.  The job, also requires a State of CT license, DEA, Controlled Substance, and CPR.