Psychiatrists Needed in Greater Chicago (Physician #)

Company: Annashae Consulting and Staffing
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: January 10, 2021

Job Description:

Forensic and General Psychiatrists Needed Immediately!!

• Duties are included below
• Call [Click Here to Apply] ext 113 to discuss Benefits
  
  • Flexible, Long-term contracts based on your availability
  • Competitive compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • Medical malpractice insurance provided Hours
    • Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (Negotiable)
    • Very Flexible Scheduling (Call with your Availability) QUALIFICATIONS
      • Current Illinois Medical license
      • Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate
      • Current DEA certificate Duties
        • Documentation of reasons for medication changes;
        • Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in mental status, behavior and psychoparmacotherapy
        • Fitness Status (90 days)
        • Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility
        • Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month
        • Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90 day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due.
        • Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit)
        • Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed
        • Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required)
        • Meet at least monthly with patients to review their medication, explain reasons for the choice of medications and establish a treatment plan taking their concerns into consideration.
        • Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.
        • Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required
        • Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care
        • Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.
        • Participate in hospital's peer review program. Keyphrases: psychiatry jobs, psychiatrist jobs, psychologist jobs, psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs

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