About this opportunity
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation lists this Psychiatrist opportunity in peridot, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Performs, completes and oversees the psychiatric treatment activities of a diverse caseload of patients and families as a member of the clinical team to ensure appropriate standards and practices are maintained for patients
Essential Functions:
Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, overall findings and diagnoses of patients through use of history and other appropriate tests
Prescribes and monitors medications; recommends appropriate clinical interventions
Reviews medical histories and records treatments in medical charts to ensure proper and timely documentation
Works collaboratively with other medical and specialty areas to discuss and obtain consultative services for cases requiring multi-disciplinary approach
Serves as a resource to the patient and/or family regarding available community and state resources, programs and services to provide for health needs of patients
Maintains and provides caseload data, activity records and other relevant information for use in program operations, performance improvement or for program planning purposes
Provides clinical coverage for and/or pediatric, adult and geriatric patients served to ensure provision of a comprehensive continuum of care
Maintains knowledge and proficiency in medical practices through continuing education, staff meetings and workshop participation
Actively participates as a member of the Medical Staff; serves on committees as appropriate
Provides clinical leadership and consultation for other professionals by providing expertise in psychopharmacology and various therapeutic interventions
Participates in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives
Participates in a variety of department and hospital educational programs to maintain current skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor
Performs other duties as required
Requirements Graduation from an accredited program of study leading to either an M.D or D.O. degree
Current, unrestricted and valid State license to practice medicine, Arizona preferred
Completion of either an ACGME or AOA approved Psychiatric Medicine training or residency program and possess or actively pursuing Psychiatric Board Certification
Current basic CPR designation or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity
SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Worksite address
peridot, AZ, 85542, US
Who can apply
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