Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Omaha
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Overview
CHI Health is searching for a Medical Director to join the team.

A Brief Overview of the role

The Medical Director of the Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Service will provide:

• Visionary leadership and clinical expertise, overseeing the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Blend the biological, psychological, and social aspects of mental health to develop and implement innovative treatment strategies.
• Accountable to provide supervisory and administrative tasks, provide and role model interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
• Responsible for our acute behavioral health services including the crisis assessment center, the inpatient units and the mental health partial hospitalization program.
• Responsible for standardizing and delivering high quality of clinical care and outcomes and supporting the development of the strategic plan.
• Works collaboratively with other behavioral health and hospital leaders, including physician and nursing leaders to create a cohesive, quality driven behavioral health service line.
  
  Catholic Health Initiatives is a part of CommonSpirit , one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people.
  
  Responsibilities
  • Patient Care:
    • Diagnose and treat various medical conditions.
    • Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
    • Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories.
    • Communication:
      • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
      • Provide clear and concise medical information.
      • Foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to healthcare.
      • Documentation:
        • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
        • Document medical findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
        • Ensure compliance with coding and billing regulations.
        • Diagnostic Procedures:
          • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as lab work and imaging.
          • Perform procedures as needed
          • Collaborate with specialists for further diagnostic evaluation.
          • Team Collaboration:
            • Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
            • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
            • Provide consultative services to other healthcare providers.
            • Quality Improvement:
              • Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
              • Review and analyze clinical outcomes for continuous improvement.
              • Implement changes to enhance patient care and safety.
              • Compliance:
                • Adhere to ethical and legal standards in medical practice.
                • Stay informed about healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.
                • Participate in quality audits to ensure adherence to standards.
                • Continuous Learning:
                  • Stay abreast of medical advancements and best practices.
                  • Participate in ongoing medical education and training.
                  • Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines. Qualifications
                    • American Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
                    • A valid and unrestricted state medical license or license-eligible
                      Pay Range
                      $130.00 - $132.22 /hour

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