Physician / Psychiatry / Illinois / Locum tenens / Immediate Psychiatrist Opportunity Near Chicago Job at Annashae Consulting & Staffing summary:
Annashae is seeking qualified Psychiatrists to provide psychiatric services at a facility near Chicago, offering flexible contract options and competitive compensation. The role involves conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, managing medication plans, and maintaining compliance with state regulations while providing leadership in patient care. Ideal candidates must possess a valid Illinois Medical license and related certifications with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Annashae is looking for Psychiatrists to provide services at facility near Chicago. Benefits- Flexible, Short and Long-term contracts based on your availability- Competitive compensation- Travel-related expenses covered- Medical malpractice insurance providedHours- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm (Negotiable)- Flexible Scheduling (Call with your Availability)Qualifications- Current Illinois Medical license- Current Illinois Controlled Substance certificate- Current DEA certificateDuties- Documentation of reasons for medication changes;- Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in in mental status, behavior and psychoparmacotherapyFitness Status (90 days)- Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility- Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month- Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90 day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due.- Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when patient is transferred from another unit)- Attend assigned committee meetings or when unable to attend because of assigned work day, read minutes of such meetings once distributed- Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications and other issues (as required)- Meet at least monthly with patients to review their medication, explain reasons for the choice of medications and establish a treatment plan taking their concerns into consideration.- Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.- Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies and procedures as required- Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to Physician's care- Participation in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific competency.- Participate in hospital's peer review program.
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