Weekend Moonlighting PsychiatristOpportunity for a licensed Psychiatrist to providepsychiatricpatient care to patients onFriday eveningnight call from home On site daily rounding and consults on Saturday and Sunday with overnight phone call only from homeCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSEReporting directly to the Associate Medical Director for Inpatient services the incumbents of this position are responsible for providing direct care to patients of the Behavioral Health Department Responsibilities include but are not limited to initial patient assessment ordering and evaluation of appropriate tests treatment discharge and recommendations for follow up with other healthcare providers as required Responsible for developing and maintaining good customer relations and ensuring the confidentiality of patient information ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponsible for direct patient care Evaluates patients through I examination and development of a detailed medical history Writes orders for diagnostic studies medications treatments and other matters pertaining to patient careCharts observations test results and all patient communication in medical record as dictated by CHH Hospital Policy and Procedure Ensures that patient records are treated as confidential information Reviews and interprets results of diagnostic studies and tests and incorporates information into a care plan Arranges for appropriate follow upcare referral for patientsFollows established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality improvement program safety environmental and infection control standards Provides healthcare and discharge information to patients and families and writes discharge instructions Advises patients and families on the use of various medications including dosage side effects and composition Determines and discusses diagnosisdifferential diagnosis with patient Documents on chart and charge slipPrioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service Processes all paperwork prepares charge slips accurately and verifies bills for accuracyDisplays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderieFor additional informationPlease contact Samuel McNeil samuelmcneilhhchealthorgor calltext Weekend Moonlighting PsychiatristOpportunity for a licensed Psychiatrist to providepsychiatricpatient care to patients onFriday eveningnight call from home On site daily rounding and consults on Saturday and Sunday with overnight phone call only from homeCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient safe and comfortable patient environmentPOSITION SUMMARYPURPOSEReporting directly to the Associate Medical Director for Inpatient services the incumbents of this position are responsible for providing direct care to patients of the Behavioral Health Department Responsibilities include but are not limited to initial patient assessment ordering and evaluation of appropriate tests treatment discharge and recommendations for follow up with other healthcare providers as required Responsible for developing and maintaining good customer relations and ensuring the confidentiality of patient information ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponsible for direct patient care Evaluates patients through I examination and development of a detailed medical history Writes orders for diagnostic studies medications treatments and other matters pertaining to patient careCharts observations test results and all patient communication in medical record as dictated by CHH Hospital Policy and Procedure Ensures that patient records are treated as confidential information Reviews and interprets results of diagnostic studies and tests and incorporates information into a care plan Arranges for appropriate follow upcare referral for patientsFollows established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality improvement program safety environmental and infection control standards Provides healthcare and discharge information to patients and families and writes discharge instructions Advises patients and families on the use of various medications including dosage side effects and composition Determines and discusses diagnosisdifferential diagnosis with patient Documents on chart and charge slipPrioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service Processes all paperwork prepares charge slips accurately and verifies bills for accuracyDisplays and upholds CHH core values of dignity compassion service excellence community and integrity Consistently demonstrates caring for patients for one another and for the organization they are part of and contributes to building trust pride and camaraderieFor additional informationPlease contact Samuel McNeil samuelmcneilhhchealthorgor calltext RequirementsMD or PhD and years of job related experiencerd year licensedResidents also eligibleEXPERIENCERequires clinical experience The job also requires a State of CT license DEA Controlled Substance and CPRRequirementsMD or PhD and years of job related experiencerd year licensedResidents also eligibleEXPERIENCERequires clinical experience The job also requires a State of CT license DEA Controlled Substance and CPR