Job Summary
Job Description
Position Available: Psychiatrist for Pearsall TX
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or;
2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by: a. The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) and
b. Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
3. Completion of four years of medical specialty training leading to board eligibility in psychiatry.
4. Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing psychiatrist.
5. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).
Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
1. Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.
3. This position requires privileging by IHSC.
4. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Critical thinking skills.
4. Cultural competency.
5. Integrity and honesty
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities.
2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
3. Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and accessing clinical educational programs.
4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
5. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.
6. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
7. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.
8. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
10. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including use of telehealth equipment, electronic health records, web-based training and communications.
11. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
12. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
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