Job Details:

Title: Psychiatrist 

Job Summary: 

This position is responsible for the management and delivery of specialized medical services. Areas of responsibility include the planning of a health care program related to the physician's specialty with emphasis upon preventive health measures; the diagnostic and treatment of patients within the specialty area; the coordination of the physician's specialty with other medical disciplines and with other members of the health care team. Supervision may be exercised over a few technical, medical, or clerical employees.

Shift:

The shift for this position is from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM three times a week.

 Responsibilities:

 Plans the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up procedures for the health care team assigned to the specialty, including routine laboratory procedures. Takes medical histories. Performs physical examinations. Prescribes treatment and/or medication. Decides on case disposition, i.e., return visits, laboratory tests, nursing follow-up, referral to other specialties, etc. When appropriate, prepares a health care plan for the patient with the appropriate member of health care team (public health nurse, community worker, social workers, or other disciplines, if required). Reviews patient records periodically to insure proper completion of the patient's chart and medical care. Attends patient case conferences. Participates in continuing education by attending appropriate meetings, conferences, and lectures. Carries out assigned responsibilities as a member of the staff of the backup hospital. Maintains community relations to insure effect and responsive treatment services. Qualifications/Requirements

Experience:

Thorough knowledge of the medical area of specialization; thorough knowledge of the methods used in handling patients in a clinic setting; skill in the diagnosis of usual and unusual medical complaints related to the area of specialization; ability to plan and maintain an effective health program within the area of specialization, including an integration of preventive, prophylactic, and therapeutic objectives into the program. 

Education:

A New York licensed physician has completed a program of medical education and received the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Licenses / Certifications: Current valid license issued by NYS Education department to practice medicine. 

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.

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