Physician - Psychiatry - Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital

Overview:

This position is accountable for taking care of patients and completing all clinical responsibilities. Provides multidisciplinary team coordination services to the assigned areas. Provides medical education to residents, interns and other students. The incumbent participates in or contributes to an environment to advance medical research. The incumbent provides independent judgment in diagnosis and treatment of patients, formulation of treatment plans, and direction of the interdisciplinary team in achieving the goals of the patient care plan.

Responsibilities:

Education/Training: Ensures up-to-date knowledge and professional competency by reviewing literature and attending local and national conferences. Participates in educational programs for patients, colleagues, and professionals. Engages in educational and research initiatives, including attending lectures, participating in clinical teaching, attending staff education conferences, and contributing to clinical research.

Facilitation: Facilitates communication and interaction with other members of the healthcare team, supporting the creation of patient referral opportunities and keeping referring physicians informed of patients' care outcomes.

As part of the healthcare team in assigned areas, patient care is given in both direct and indirect forms. The interdisciplinary team is supervised by the healthcare provider, while residents and medical students are guided with their responsibilities. The provider also participates in research projects of interest and ensures updated documentation of patient care.

Is committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism in their work at MCHS. Demonstrates respect and collegiality towards all colleagues, patients, associates, family, and visitors, in keeping with the organization's practice standards.

Quality Improvement: Participates in medical audits, peer review programs, investigations and quality enhancement programs aimed at improving healthcare standards. Provides leadership and medical supervision to the interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for each patient while maintaining regulatory compliance and safe practice standards.

Continual Improvement: Displays dedication to consistent improvement and utilization of evidence-based practices to accomplish outstanding healthcare and service standards (with results reaching or exceeding the 90th percentile). Adheres to MCHS policies, along with legal and regulatory requirements to maintain accurate records. Participates in the creation of clinical protocols, procedures, programs and proposes enhancements to enhance efficiency and quality of care. Works alongside fellow physicians to share designated on-call duties in particular areas.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

Required:

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board. Also medical degrees from other countries that are equivalent to the United States MD or DO degrees from a Medical School recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Completed appropriate residency training (and fellowship training as required).

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIRED

Required:

Practitioner must have completed the number of years in a residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and met all other requirements for eligibility to receive board certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in the primary medical specialty (or subspecialty) for which the Practitioner is applying for Clinical Privileges. If five (5) or more years have elapsed since the Practitioner completed such residency program, the Practitioner currently must have board-certification recognized by either the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in such specialty (or subspecialty).

Fully licensed to practice Medicine in the state of NC.

Meets requirements of the Moses Cone Health System Medical Staff by-laws and obtains the appropriate level of medical staff privileges.

The Practitioner must have a current, and valid DEA registration number, with no involuntary limitations on prescriptive authority (schedule limitations) resulting from DEA disciplinary actions.

Each Practitioner shall maintain in force professional liability insurance as determined by the Moses Cone Health System Medical Executive Committee and Board of Trustees; currently $1 million each incident and each occurrence, and $3 million aggregate. The Practitioner must provide proof of professional liability insurance coverage, with a current certificate of insurance or a current copy of the policy. The professional liability insurance coverage shall be with a company approved by the North Carolina Insurance Commission and otherwise satisfactory to the Board of Trustees.

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