Psychiatrist Opportunity in Savannah Georgia
Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary $245,000 – $300,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Outpatient
Location 1170 Shawnee St, Savannah, Ga 31419, Savannah, Georgia, 31419, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/14/24
The Savannah GA Outpatient Clinic is hiring a Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health Outpatient team serving our nations Veteran. This Board Certified/Board Eligible MD will provide comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high-quality healthcare to our patients. functioning as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
What we Offer:
Federal Retirement Package
Subsidized healthcare
50+ days off per year
Comprehensive Total Rewards Compensation

About Savannah:

Savannah Gorgia is a charming city, abundant in Spanish moss, graceful architecture and rich history. Savannah is known for fresh cuisine that comes straight from the coast, striking antebellum mansions, manicured gardens, and beautiful parks shaded by towering live oaks. There are approximately 100 neighborhoods located within the city and surrounding areas, each with their own unique Southern characteristics. The Savannah Airport is just 15 miles away from downtown, making business or family trip convenient.

Job Responsibilities

Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post deployment combat Veterans, who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network.
Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders.
Ensures practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education.
Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care.
The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals.
Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.
Orders diagnostic tests and consultations, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions.

Qualifications

BE/BC
US Citizen
Onsite

Working Hours

Monday-Friday
8:00 am- 4:30 pm

Skills

Direct Patient care experience.