Title: Psychiatrist

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the management and delivery of specialized medical services. Areas of responsibility include the planning of a health care program related to the physician's specialty with emphasis upon preventive health measures; the diagnostic and treatment of patients within the specialty area; the coordination of the physician's specialty with other medical disciplines and with other members of the health care team. Supervision may be exercised over a few technical, medical, or clerical employees.

Shift:

• The shift for this position is from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM three times a week.

Responsibilities:

• Plans the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up procedures for the health care team assigned to the specialty, including routine laboratory procedures.
• Takes medical histories. Performs physical examinations.
• Prescribes treatment and/or medication.
• Decides on case disposition, i.e., return visits, laboratory tests, nursing follow-up, referral to other specialties, etc.
• When appropriate, prepares a health care plan for the patient with the appropriate member of health care team (public health nurse, community worker, social workers, or other disciplines, if required).
• Reviews patient records periodically to insure proper completion of the patient's chart and medical care. Attends patient case conferences. Participates in continuing education by attending appropriate meetings, conferences, and lectures.
• Carries out assigned responsibilities as a member of the staff of the backup hospital.
• Maintains community relations to insure effect and responsive treatment services.

Experience:

Thorough knowledge of the medical area of specialization; thorough knowledge of the methods used in handling patients in a clinic setting; skill in the diagnosis of usual and unusual medical complaints related to the area of specialization; ability to plan and maintain an effective health program within the area of specialization, including an integration of preventive, prophylactic, and therapeutic objectives into the program.

Education:

A New York licensed physician has completed a program of medical education and received the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Licenses / Certifications: Current valid license issued by NYS Education department to practice medicine.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.