Psychiatrist - SNF - ALF -Fort Lauderdale - Florida

Company: Health Care Specialists of America
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

(Physician/MD qualifications required) Psychiatry (Geriatric) - THE OPPORTUNITY - Psychiatrist - ALF-SNF

THE LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Ready for a change? We are currently seeking Florida licensed psychiatrists to join our team in Fort Lauderdale Florida. We are looking for physicians who wish to have a meaningful impact on the quality of life of residents in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. This an excellent opportunity to partner with one of Florida's most successful healthcare companies.

Our model of care provides a psychologist and a psychiatrist assigned to each facility. Upon receipt of an attending physician's order, the psychologists perform an initial evaluation and provide psychotherapy and-or behavioral management when clinically appropriate. Our psychiatrists also perform an initial evaluation and psychotropic medication management when clinically indicated. This collaboration provides continuity of care for our patients.

The psychiatrist visits 1-2 facilities daily in a designated territory. Patient visits are at skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.

THE DETAILS
-Excellent Compensation
-Quality work-life balance
-Full support systems in place
-Assigned iPad with mobile access to EHR for ease of clinical note writing
-Reimbursement for mileage

QUALIFICATIONS

-Clinical Psychiatrist (MD, DO), required
-Proficient computer and technology skills
-Current, unencumbered Florida license
-Must be willing to travel site to site
-Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
-Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
-Ability to establish therapeutic alliances and rapport required to work with a diverse patient population
-Ability to make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures while working within the collaborative team framework
-Current CPR certification is required
-Current valid Florida Driver's License is required

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