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Licensed Staff Psychiatrist
Location: All locations
Description of Position :
Family Psychological Associates is looking for a full or part time staff psychiatrist that will enhance client care in our clinics.
A Staff Psychiatrist is a licensed physician in the state of Pennsylvania who is skilled at diagnosing and managing common and complex psychiatric disorders.
A Staff Psychiatrist duties will consist of:
- Interview and review prior medical records or psychological testing data in order to prescribe the best course of treatment.
- Order medical and laboratory testing to confirm diagnoses and assist with treatment planning.
- Coordinate medical care with the patient’s primary care physician.
- Prescribe psychiatric medications to assist in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, and follow-up with on-going medication management appointments to prescribe adjustments to medications as necessary.
- Limits his or her care to behavioral health concerns and does not take the place of the primary care physician.
- Diagnose, treat, evaluate and manage acute and chronic mental illnesses.
- Obtain relevant medical and social histories and conduct physical examinations.
- Prescribe medications for acute and chronic illnesses within the purview of all state and federal laws and regulations.
- Schedule regular follow-up appointments with patients to monitor medication effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to the medications.
- Keep timely, accurate and legible records for client files and approve and sign-off on therapeutic treatment plans and diagnoses.
Minimum requirements:
A. Medical Degree (M.D. or D.O.)
B. Successful completion of an approved residency program
C. Licensed as a Psychiatrist
D. Act 33 and Act 34 clearances and FBI fingerprint Clearance
Notes:
Competitive salary, excellent benefits, including paid vacation and holidays, excellent health care including medical insurance, dental, and vision coverage.