MD Psychiatrist job at PeaceHealth in Bellingham

PeaceHealth is hiring MD Psychiatrist on Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:28:00 GMT. Date: 11-27-12 Title: MD Psychiatrist Location: Bellingham, WA Department: 4980-Behavioral Health Providers Hours/Week: 40 FTE: 0.5 Shift: Day Work Hours: Work Days: Job Type: Regular Req #: peac-00023797 Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 Company Profile: At PeaceHealth, we carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and...

MD Psychiatrist

Location: Bellingham, Washington

Description: PeaceHealth is hiring MD Psychiatrist right now, this job will be settled in Washington. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Date: 11-27-12
Title: MD Psychiatrist
Location: Bellingham, WA
Department: 4980-Behavioral Health Providers
Hours/Week: 40
FTE: 0.5
Shift: Day
Work Hours:Work Days:
Job Type: Regular
Req #: peac-00023797
Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Company Profile:
At PeaceHealth, we carry on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering, and treating each person in a loving and caring way. The fulfillment of this Mission is our shared purpose. It drives all that we are and all that we do. To those who embrace the spirit of these words and our commitment to Exceptional Medicine and Compassionate Care, we offer the opportunity to learn and grow as a member of the PeaceHealth family.

Job Description:
Psychiatrist opportunity with PeaceHealth Medical Group at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington.
If you're looking for a career in health care that engages your heart and spirit as well as your mind, apply at PeaceHealth.
The Behavioral Health Inpatient Center is ! a 20-bed, state-of-the-art, inpatient unit located on the main! campus of St. Joseph Medical Center. Our team helps people in need of psychiatric care in a healing and supportive environment.
We are the only inpatient unit for behavioral health clients in Whatcom County that offers acute stabilization (care to return a patient to a point where they are no longer at risk of harm to themselves or others, or able to be maintained in a lesser intense environment), treatment and referral services.
Our Behavioral Health Inpatient Center is a state-designated evaluation and treatment center. We treat both voluntary and involuntary adults with psychiatric illness who need a program that allows them to stay at a hospital.

Clinical services include:

• Medication management
• Milieu therapy (group therapy in a controlled environment)
• Nursing care
• Nutritional therapy
• Occupational therapy is available by referral to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Occupational Therapy Services
• Psy! chiatric assessment, evaluation and treatment
• History and physical taken by a physician
• Recreational therapy assessment and treatment
• Social work assessment and discharge planning

A 5.5 million dollar renovation of the inpatient unit took place in 2010.

Contact:
Linda Anderson
Lead Physician Recruiter
PeaceHealth Medical Group
Work# 360-752-5218
LindaAnderson@peacehealth.org

Qualifications:JOB SUMMARY:
Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of practice of "Physician" to provide safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. Provides support in creating collaborative relationships with non-PHMG specialists. Advocates for improvements and implements changes for adult and family medicine. Provides ! professional services to the hospital and it's patients.
The job ma! y have additional responsibilities as assigned. All job duties must be performed in a manner that demonstrates Our Personal Accountabilities, Core Values, Behavioral Expectations, and the Mission & Values of PeaceHealth Whatcom Region.

JOB-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Must exemplify the Mission and Values of PeaceHealth and PeaceHealth Medical Group.
• Practice of medicine within the scope of license, training and credentialing.
• Practice of medicine in accordance with the current standards of care and with the quality criteria adopted by the clinic.
• Promotes a safety-conscious work force and maintains good housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of t! heir age.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

PEACEHEALTH JOB FUNCTIONS:
Vision - inspires a shared vision
Alignment - Aligns infrastructure, systems and processes
Inspiration - Encourages the heart of people and teams in service to the patient and our communities
Communication -Communicates to achieve strategic outcomes
Continuous Improvement-Pursues perfection

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS:Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Successful completion of Internship/Residency Program in area of specialty.

License/Certification:

• Licensed to practice as a physician in the State of Washington or ability to obtain licensure within 3 months.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible.
• Federal DEA Number.
• Current BLS required.

Special Skill/Demands:

• Computer experience required.
• ! Able to work varied hours; on-call and call-back schedule.
• Mus! t not be a practitioner excluded from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES.

Experience - External:
Experience and/or Training: Demonstrated expertise in clinical management of internal medicine patients. Demonstrated ability in clinic and/or medical staff administrative functions. Maintains current knowledge and skills with continuing education. Must meet all training requirements for specific department.
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If you were eligible to this job, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to PeaceHealth.

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This job starts available on: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:28:00 GMT

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