Inpatient Psychiatrists- Junction CityInitial Posting Date: 11/14/2024
Application Deadline: 11/30/2024
Agency: Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range: 22,331-25,828 Monthly
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Inpatient Psychiatrists- Junction City
Please email a current CV or Resume to ****** if it is easier to apply that way. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill multiple current and future vacancies as they occur. Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, is seeking Psychiatrists who value comprehensive mental health treatment and a return to successful community living for people with mental illness. We value leaders who enjoy clinical challenges and expanding their own knowledge and skills.
Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is a Joint Commission-accredited and CMS-certified public psychiatric hospital which provides psychiatric hospital services and residential treatment services on two campuses, in Salem and Junction City, Oregon, to persons committed by the Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. The hospital's primary goal is to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. Employees play an essential role in achieving the hospital's vision to be a psychiatric hospital that inspires hope, promotes safety and supports recovery for all.
What you will do! Provide psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients. This includes (but is not limited to) diagnosis, mental status evaluation, pharmacologic management, risk assessment and use of physical examination, laboratory, imaging and other discipline assessments as necessary.
Lead the interdisciplinary treatment team, coordinating clinical formulation and biopsychosocial treatment plan goals, interventions, delivery and outcome assessment.
Perform forensic evaluations, including evaluations for competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, as well as other evaluations as needed.
What's in it for you? A collegial staff of 40+ Board Certified Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, including Forensic and Geriatric Psychiatrists.
An average patient load of 10 to 30 (depending upon the acuity of the unit).
A partnership with Oregon Health and Sciences University, providing unique opportunities for:
Regular Grand Rounds.
Access to free continuing medical education.
Access to other specialists for clinical services such as electroconvulsive therapy.
A competitive salary, with additional compensation for:
Psychiatric Duty.
Voluntary Call (based on hours worked).
Board Certification in General Psychiatry.
Board Certification in psychiatric subspecialties.
A generous benefit package, which includes:
Family health and dental insurance.
Optional short and long-term disability insurance.
Optional term life insurance.
Fully paid retirement program.
Reimbursement for CME activities.
Generous leave policy which includes:
11 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick leave.
Personal business leave.
Paid education leave.
Opportunities to teach rotating residents, medical students and fellows.
Opportunities for periodic change through unit rotations.
Leadership training and opportunities.
Forensic Evaluation Service rotations available to Certified Forensic Psychiatrists.
A fully staffed medical and dental clinic, to address the medical care needs of patients.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Evaluation and Treatment: Perform psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations, write orders for patient care, conduct meetings of the ward Treatment Team and prepare individual patient treatment plans. Collaborate with the Unit Director to provide leadership to the Treatment Team in formulating and implementing plans for operation of the ward therapeutic environment.
Communication and Contact with Patient Families: Respond to inquiries from families and other interested parties and initiate contact with them as indicated.
Documentation of Services: Prepare the medical record in accordance with requirements of Medical Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and hospital policies.
Professional Responsibilities: Serve on medical staff committees, participate in peer review, quality assurance, and utilization review activities, assist with training and continuing education of hospital staff, and maintain qualifications to perform techniques of basic life support (CPR).
Hospital Support Functions: Testify at commitment hearings, PSRB hearings, and other legal proceedings related to patient evaluations and patient care.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Board certification or board eligibility at the time of appointment.
Physician's license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment and maintain the licensure throughout employment.
Note: For some positions, preference may be given to candidates with significant experience with forensic patients or completion of a forensic psychiatry fellowship.
Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, contact Barry Lein at 503-440-6484 or ******.
Additional Information: Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.
If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
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