Psychiatrist #BD-713-01
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Long-Term Care/Facility
Location Woodbury, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/24/24
Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide services at a facility in Woodbury, New Jersey. The psychiatrist will offer comprehensive psychiatric care to elderly and infirmed patients at a long term care facility.

Job Quick Facts:
• Ref#: BD-713-01
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Psychiatrist
• Location: Woodbury, New Jersey
• Facility Type: Long term care facility
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Job Type: Contract
• Coverage Type : Clinical
• Shift Schedule : TBD
• Call Schedule : TBA
• Start Date: 10/18/2024
• End Date: 2/28/2025
• Rate: $235 - $260/hr

Requirements:
• Active NJ license
• BC/BE
• Experience in long term care facilities preferred
• DEA

Responsibilities:
• Provide routine and consultative psychiatric services to residents of the long term care facility, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Notify the Facility Administrator or Director of Nursing of any changes in services affecting residents, including but not limited to changes in the Psychiatrist.
• Evaluate all new admissions with psychiatric diagnoses or on psychiatric medications.
• Conduct annual evaluations for residents diagnosed with psychiatric conditions, Alzheimer's, or dementia.
• Coordinate with the administration to arrange coverage during vacations as needed.
• Provide grief counseling for residents and staff on an as-needed basis.
• Schedule services at least once per month.
• Work towards achieving the lowest effective medication dosage, documenting attempts to titrate medications twice a year, along with reasons for not titrating when applicable.