GeroPsych Unit Medical Director

Job description

CLINICAL (variable):
• Provide direct clinical care for inpatients in the Unit as the attending physician when others are on PTO or as necessary, along with other members of the Medical Staff.
• Participate in the call schedule, along with other employed or contracted psychiatrists on the Medical Staff.
• Complete all medical records meeting documentation quality and timeliness requirements as defined by HMC standards.

ADMINISTRATIVE 100 %:
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the HMC and OHSU philosophy, therapeutic milieu structure and policies with the program manager: in line with HMC Hospital’s commitment to create and maintain a trauma informed work place and clinical service.
• Develop the quality assurance plan with the program manager.
• Foster growth and professional development of the staff by participating in the planning and implementation of in-service training programs.
• Supervision and coordination of the multidisciplinary team, along with the program manager.
• Effectively lead outreach efforts including participation in community programs and meeting with community agencies as needed to create active engagement in the system of care
• Promote full compliance with all DNV, Medicare and state licensing standards that relate to the Gero Psychiatry Unit;
• Participate actively in administrative or clinically relevant meetings to represent the Psychiatry Services.
• Develop a long-term strategic plan for the program with the manager.
• Supervise other Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners on staff.
• Work with Nursing leadership to assure appropriate medical services
• MD or DO with Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Have or be able to obtain a license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon
• DEA license in Oregon
• Minimum of 5 years practicing as a psychiatrist and a minimum of 5 years of successful leadership and people management experience (can be concurrent).
• The ideal candidate must have significant experience in managing the medical and clinical practice of physicians and multi-disciplinary staff in mental health settings.