Vail Health · 3 weeks ago
Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult
Edwards, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$218K/yr - $350K/yrVail Health is a leading mountain healthcare system providing exceptional care in a state-of-the-art facility. The Inpatient Psychiatrist will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to adults in a 14-bed inpatient unit, conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
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Responsibilities
Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other necessary collateral persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting medical and psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results
Formulate accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
Position is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive clinical programming, treatment planning, and/or curriculum development
Position will ensure all service delivery is evidence-based and aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements
This includes treating patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effects of medications
Prescribe medication that can alter chemical imbalances affecting the patient’s state of mind and behavior
Engage in active on-call rotation to ensure timely consultation and intervention for urgent psychiatric issues
This includes responding to after-hours calls from nursing staff or other providers regarding patient emergencies or concerns, and may require in-person call coverage
Provide guidance and support to on-call staff and assist in decision-making for critical patient care situations
Support UM/UR, insurance authorization, and other patient financial resources as needed, such as through engagement of peer to peer, doc to doc, or compiling documentation support
Collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care
As appropriate, consult with external providers, schools, and community agencies to coordinate aftercare plans and support transitions
Provides consultation and clinical training to staff members on various medical and behavioral health subjects to include medication management and psychiatric evaluations
Serves as a collaborative resource and psychiatric expert across the Vail Health system supporting other service lines as appropriate
Serves as a liaison with other psychiatric staff and consultants and provides coverage for those persons
This position will maintain a comprehensive caseload that is based on facility need and may vary based on patient census
The psychiatrist will be expected to be on site and actively engaged in direct patient care and collaborative care throughout their identified shift
Position maintains excellence in clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance
Serves as a community leader providing outreach, education, engagement across the community as needed
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values
Perform other duties as assigned
Must be HIPAA compliant
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience providing and supervising psychiatric services, prescribing psychotropic medication, performing psychiatric evaluations, and treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses/complaints
Knowledge of DSM V diagnoses
Knowledge of evidence-based practices
Displays strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills
Professionalism and ability to be discreet with confidential and sensitive issues
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Ability to foster professional and productive relationships
Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations preferred
Valid state of Colorado Medical License as an MD or DO
Current DEA with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances
Eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement
Board certification in psychiatry
Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry
Basic Life Support (BLS), required
Computer and typing proficiency
Graduation from an accredited medical school
Benefits
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
Medical Staff Dues
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance
Company
Vail Health
Vail Health is a healthcare system that provides surgery, childbirth, physical therapy, endocrinology, emergency and cancer care services.
Founded in 1965
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Will Cook
President, CEO
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