4 hours per week. The duties and responsibilities Physician include, but are not limited to the following: Hold current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) Be familiar with Electronic Health (EHR) Record system and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE).
Upon orientation to the EHR, ensure order entry and documentation in the medical records. Provide general medical services to include psychiatric and general medical examination and evaluations. Monitor individual’s progress, including laboratory values and special procedures with appropriate follow-up or referrals as needed. Ensure the medical history, mental status and physical examinations
are completed and documented in accordance with facility policy and comply with all applicable Joint Commission (TJC) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), or other regulatory agencies.
Facility policies, TJC and CMS guidance are available for review at each of the DBHDS facilities. Prescribe medication for all medical illnesses as well as psychiatric medications for psychiatric behavioral emergencies. Prescribe medications at the lowest effective dose in accordance with rational psychopharmacological practices and document response to treatment. Obtain consent or substitute consent. Shall backss and address medication side effects and report adverse drug reactions. Facilitate
individual groups for medication management and/or mental illness education as part of active treatment.
Attend court hearings on facility campuses when required based on assigned individual population. Record a summary of the problems and/or symptoms, the diagnosis or diagnostic hypotheses, treatments, medications, and/or any other information in each individual’s medical chart at the conclusion of every consultation. Ensure documentation of treatment planning, orders and actions with a 95% (or above) compliance rate, and completion of documentation and reports that is reflective of active treatment and to support medical billing and coding practices.
Provide leadership in developing and maintaining the therapeutic process through collaborative efforts between physicians, nursing staff, psychologists, social workers, rehab staff and individuals. Consult with the facility regarding care of individuals as needed when requested by the facility medical or other clinical staff. Provide a monthly schedule prior to initiating service to the facility. Arrange coverage for individuals when taking time off; ensure hand-off communications to cover practitioner and complete required documentation are finalized prior to taking time off. Provide coverage of assigned units, complete daily rounds on assigned units; and provide individual consultations and follow up backssments.
Make referrals to specialists upon recognition of medical problems that are beyond the scope of treatment at the facility and in collaboration with the supervising physician. Utilize the services of employee employed by the facility as applicable to provide necessary care, recommended treatment or further evaluation. Use on-site office space provided by the facility during scheduled visits. Attend mandatory trainings and complete required competencies as determined by the facility.
Participate in assigned medical staff meetings, committee meetings and other medical staff activities. Participate in performance improvement projects as assigned; and medical staff performance improvement processes including ongoing and focused Professional Practice Evaluations. Adhere to the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the facility. Each facility will provide a copy of their unique Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. Notify the facility if license or hospital privileges are denied, suspended or revoked; if any malpractice claims are filed; and if any professional disciplinary action is taken as soon as the clinician becomes aware of such.
The Contractor shall telephone the facility’s Chief Medical Officer or designee to provide such notifications. Voicemail messages are not accepted. Notify the facility of any physical, mental or emotional problems, which may impact performance of assigned duties. The Contractor shall telephone the facility’s Chief Medical Officer or designee to provide such notifications. Voicemail messages are not accepted. The employee may be required to provide employee health service which are required by the DBHDS (e.
g. employee physicals, emergencies) depending upon the facility. The employee may be required to provide 24-hour telephone or beeper coverage as determined by the facility. Requirements Position requirements: Current, unencumbered license to practice medicine Board Certified or Board Eligible Have a degree from an accredited medical school. Have a copy of graduate medical training (residency/fellowship). 2 years recent clinical practice experience Current DEA License, to include Class II and III substances Hold current and valid National Provider Identifier (NPI). Proficient in written and spoken English Hold current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) Evidence of Malpractice Insurance Provide verification of any hospital privileges Be able to provide evidence, on an annual basis, of a current Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) or evaluation of no PPD reactor Be able to provide proof of all current vaccinations
