Job Description
**Psychiatrist opening in RI**
**Located in West Warwick, 50m to Boston, MA**
**Full Time
Position**
**General Responsibilities**
The staff psychiatric physician is responsible for
providing behavioral health care to health center patients. The physician is a licensed, autonomous
provider executing professional clinical judgment in the care of their patients, according to the
guidelines, policies, and procedures set forth by the agency. Responsibilities include on-site
patient care, hospital care, and after hours call and coverage.
**Required Qualifications**
M.D. or
D.O. with a completed three-year (minimum) residency in one of the following: family medicine,
internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics or psychiatry.
Board Certification; in
specialty within two years of start of employment.
Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine
as a physician in RI
**Significant Job Functions**
*Clinical:
-Use a variety of methods to
evaluate a patient, such as interviewing the patient, their family or other persons.
-Develop a
treatment plan according to the needs of the patients needs and extent of emotional, social,
cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorder.
-Treat a patient using psychotherapeutic methods
and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication and adjusting treatment where necessary.
-Consult with the patients Primary Care Physician, Nurses or other health care providers.
-Provide
crisis intervention when needed.
-Write and maintain patient and clinical records, including the
type of treatment and medication administered.
-Keep up-to-date with professional job knowledge by
reading publications, attending educational conferences or maintaining professional networks.
-Follow ethical and legal policies, procedures and standards.
-After hours call and coverage for
THC and community-based patients
*Administrative:
-Participation in departmental, team and full
staff meetings to review and develop policies and procedures, health care plans, clinical goals, and
objectives.
-Review, documentation, and management of medical records
-Review, coordination of
referred services including laboratory, specialty care, pharmacy, ancillary services
**Work
Schedule Demands**
-Full time (40 plus) hours per week unless part time status is agreed upon by
administration.
-A minimum or 32 clinical hours on-site; in-patients hospital hours; after hours
call and coverage as scheduled.
-Work schedule will involve some evenings and weekends, and periods
of 24-hour call and coverage.
**Communication Skills**
Exceptional oral and written skills needed.
Proficient in all applicable medical terminology. Bilingual capacity in Spanish or Laotian is a
plus. Good interpersonal skills are needed.
**About the Location**
West Warwick, Rhode Island, is a
charming town located in Kent County, just 15 minutes southwest of Providence. Known for its rich
history in the textile industry, the town boasts historic mill buildings and neighborhoods with a
small-town New England feel.
West Warwick offers a welcoming community with easy access to both
urban amenities in Providence and scenic areas throughout Rhode Island. Residents enjoy local parks,
family-friendly activities, and a variety of restaurants and shops. Its convenient location provides
quick access to beaches, outdoor recreation, and cultural events, making it a comfortable and
accessible place to call home.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: General/Adult Psychiatry
- Location: West Warwick, Rhode Island
- Contact: Jeremy Baldi
About the Company:
Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and
medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your
physician recruitment needs.