BC/BE Psychiatric MD/DO

Company: Ncva Medical Staffing Inc
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

*BC/BE Psychiatric MD/DO Needed in Williamsburg, VA!**Hourly Pay Rate: *$183.00+*Shift:* Monday through Friday, 0800-1700 (with 1-hour lunch)*Location: *Williamsburg, VA*Contract: *Available to start *October 10, 2024** Initial Appointment for 3-month (90 day) consecutive assignment, _PREFERRED_, with option to extend 3 - 6-month assignment, if the position remains unfilled.*Qualifications: ** 3+ more years as a Physician/Practitioner* Strong experience working with patients having Serious Mental Illness (SMI)* Psychiatric Crisis Management and Forensic experience, _a plus_* Experience working with adult admissions or geriatric admissions and acute and chronic health management of adult and geriatric populations* Comfortable working on admissions work up and potential rapid turnover* Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary treatment team* BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required*Position Details:** Facility Hospitalizations: Acute, Adult, Inpatient wards (male & female)* Facility Demographics: Forensic, NGRI, Civil, Jail Transfer, and Geriatric populations* Facility Stay: Short and Long-term length of stay* Caseload varies by ward and assignment (40-45)* Psychiatry coverage is provided* Full complement of interdisciplinary team members*Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** Responsible for patient care that includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of medical illnesses for adult and geriatric psychiatric inpatient population.* Serves as medical consultant to the attending psychiatrist/practitioner.* Completes admission medical assessments (including history and physical examinations, mental status examination) and entering admission orders.* Orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and procedures.* Monitors patients progress, including laboratory values and special procedures with appropriate follow-up or referrals as needed.* Consults with authorized representatives/legal guardians on patient medical status.* Collaborates with attending psychiatric practitioner if needed providing DSM-5 Diagnoses that are valid, complete, and supported by timely and appropriate assessment.* Provides coverage to the medical clinic, the admission suit to ensure the admission process is completed.* Prescribes medications at the lowest effective dose in accordance with rational clinical practices. Assesses and address medication side-effects and report adverse drug reactions.* Ensures timely and quality documentation (admissions, follow-up and annual, etc.) in patient records in accordance with policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and guidelines._NCVA provides weekly pay and offers FREE benefits to qualified candidates. NCVA is an equal opportunity and drug-free employer. Bonus opportunities available!_INDSJob Types: Full-time, ContractPay: From $183.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Monday to Friday* No weekendsExperience:* Physician/Practitioner: 3 years (Required)License/Certification:* BLS Certification (Required)* BC/BE (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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