Physician - Correctional Psychiatry

Overview

This is an ongoing locum assignment starting immediately. Travel, lodging, and malpractice covered. Qualifications: - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry - Current Texas Medical License - 2+ years of experience Job Description: Under the direction of the Clinical Director, this position provides direct psychiatric care to patients assigned to a psychiatric inpatient facility; responsible for admission, assessment, treatment and discharge of hospitalized psychiatric patients. MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: -Provides direct psychiatric care to patients assigned to a psychiatric inpatient facility. -Conducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients. -Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid-level practitioners as assigned by the Clinical Director. -Conducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication. -Is required to work all assigned hours and to comply with timekeeping regulations. -Participates in psychiatry QI/QM program. -Provides emergency psychiatric call. -Works effectively with all CMS and UR processes and personnel.

Benefits

Company

Texas Corrections