Psychiatry Physician General Psychiatrist - Physicians Only Apply - Perm - Pontiac Illinois

Company: Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Location: Pontiac, Illinois
Posted On: 11/12/2024

A Psychiatry Physician General Psychiatrist practice is seeking a qualified physician for Pontiac, IL. This and other physician jobs brought to you by ExactMD. Medical Doctors Only Apply.


Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services. At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Pontiac Correctional Center, in Pontiac, IL.

We---re proud to offer our providers an extremely competitive benefits package including:
Company-paid medical malpractice insurance
Generous company-paid CME allowance with paid time off to attend
No completing insurance forms and waiting for reimbursement
No hassles or overhead costs associated with private practice
Steady income with no need to look for new patients
Annual review with performance increase
Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) retirement saving plans
Company-paid short-term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychiatrist, licensed in the state of assignment, will be under the supervision of the Medical Director. They are responsible for providing consultation, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment to inmates at the correctional facility. The proper candidate will work effectively with patients, patient families as appropriate, dental staff, and medical and support staff (i.e., pharmacy, laboratory) and consulting physicians and dentist, etc.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide onsite psychiatrist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical or clinical services staff.
Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.
Screening of inmates prior to community correctional facility placement and evaluation of inmates for possible transfer to a psychiatric treatment facility.
Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatient Mental Health Unit, to include assessment and diagnostic, staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned.
Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred by the Mental Health Unit for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow-up.
Other duties as required and/or assigned.
The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required. More...

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