Pediatric - Psychiatry Opening in Grand Rapids, MI
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/23/24
**Pediatric Psychiatrist opening in Grand Rapids, MI**
Located 35 mi from Lake Michigan, 68 miles from Lansing, 160 miles from Detroit
J1 or H1b visas support available
**Details:**
- Full-time, permanent opening
- Opportunity for a BC/BE child & adolescent psychiatrist looking for an inpatient and/or outpatient practice within a premier pediatric medical facility. Wide array of services throughout the continuum of care (outpatient, medical inpatient and ED consultation liaison, inpatient medical psychiatric unit), making us an ideal place for both experienced child psychiatrists and new graduates to work in their desired area of practice. 
- Brand new, and only unit of its kind in the region, Pediatric Medical Psychiatric Unit
- Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8a - 5pm with some extended hours; Variable weekends
**Features of this Position:**
- 90-minute evaluations and 30-minute follow ups for outpatient practice
- Opportunities for inpatient practice including consultation liaison and rotation on pediatric medical floors and ED as well as on the inpatient Pediatric Medical Psychiatric Unit
- Work with a comprehensive behavioral health care team including psychology, psychotherapy, nursing, and social work in addition to Advanced Practice Provider support.
- Teaching opportunity with pediatric residents and medical students
- Inpatient nighttime call and unit weekend rounding for inpatient psychiatrists for additional compensation
- Outpatient nighttime call is managed by a nurse triage system and staffed by each psychiatrists for one week 3-4 times per year
- Team inbasket coverage while you're away from work! Providers rotate coverage to manage calls and refill requests while your away.  Each provider staffs this service 3-4 weeks per year. 
- J1 or H1b visas support available
- Salaried position with starting bonus
- Full benefits offered - Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, CME Funds, Paid Time Off, Relocation
**Essential Functions:**
- Assesses and monitors the medical needs of patients/significant others.
- Provides quality medical services to patients in a cost effective, appropriate manner and ensures coverage of case load at all times.
- Provides input into the development of policies and procedures as they related to medical practice and quality patient care.
- Provides oversight of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners and others providing delegated services to patients.
- Evaluates patients'/significant others'/staff educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or delegates to appropriate resources.
- Documents in a manner consistent with regulatory standards.
- Communicates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Acts as a patient/family advocate.
- Participates in ongoing process improvement activities through the development/application of clinical paths, process improvement and other related activities.Actively works with Spectrum Health to meet financial and patient satisfaction goals.
**Qualifications:**
- Required Bachelor's Degree
- LIC-Physician (MD) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
- LIC-Osteopathic Physician (DO) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- CRT-DEA Registration - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 120 Days required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 120 Days required
- CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association If required by specialty or stress test performed 120 Days required
**About the area:**
Grand Rapids is the second largest city in Michigan with a growing metro area population of over 1 million people.  It has been recently identified by Forbes as the #1 best city to raise a family based on cost of living, housing affordability, commute and education.  In 2022, US News ranked Grand Rapids 16th best place to live in the United States out of 150 metro areas.