psychiatrist

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Company: WMC Health Network

Location: Port Jervis, NY 12771

Description:

Summary:

Bon Secours Medical Group is seeking a psychiatrist who will be responsible for direct patient care in behavioral health and chemical dependency units at Bon Secours Community Hospital in accordance with CMS, Joint Commission, OASAS, and OMH standards and guidelines. Candidate will also provide consultation liaison to medical floors, nursing homes, and emergency department, and perform telepsychiatry services with St. Anthony Community Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides primary patient care on inpatient mental health unit and chemical dependency unit
Attends court proceedings as needed for legal proceedings associated with patient care
Serves as consultant and liaison with medical floors, emergency department, and nursing homes
Provides tele-psychiatric services with St. Anthony Community Hospital
Provides on call services one night a week and one weekend a month
Completes peer reviews with insurances carriers to determine medical necessity and prior authorizations for medications/care
Oversees compliance with electronic records and accurate billing for each encounter
Works with administrator regarding policy and procedure, utilization, and productivity
Meets Psychiatric Core Measures accurately and timely
Completes psychiatric evaluations and discharge summaries within 24 hours
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: Completion of psychiatric residency; inpatient treatment preferred

Education: M.D. with board certification in psychiatry and/or addiction preferred

Licenses / Certifications:

Other:

For more information about this opportunity, contact Corey Deixler, Director, Senior Vice President of Physician Services at Corey.Deixler@WMCHealth.org or 845-368-5575.

About Us:

Bon Secours Medical Group

Bon Secours Medical Group, part of Bon Secours Charity Health Systems (BSCHS), a regional network of more than 120 primary care physicians and specialists from a broad array of medical specialties. BSCHS, a member of WMCHealth, includes Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY and St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY.

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