We are recruiting for a Psychiatry Specialist Physician to join our team!We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than
ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentAdult PsychiatristsAdult Inpatient Psychiatric serves acute and chronically mentally ill patients
by providing high quality psychiatric clinical and therapeutic care. The unit
specializes in administering care to adult patients who display challenging
behaviors and/or who may have comorbid medical diagnoses that cannot be
accommodated by other mental health facilities in Colorado. The adult unit
comprises 57 beds over a span of 3 units. The multiple units allow for the
development of a diverse set of nursing and therapeutic skills including
de-escalation techniques, therapeutic awareness and communication. Staffing
ratios include a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 and behavioral health tech
ration of 1:7. These ratios create safe, dignified, individualized
patient care. Denver Health is supportive in the professional development and
engagement of its employees and offers many opportunities for growth,
mentorship, and enrichment.Job SummaryProvides general psychiatric care throughout Behavioral Health Services,
which includes inpatient, outpatient, medical, and emergency settings.
Diagnoses and treats children and adults including with patients with
complex, co-occurring medical, psychiatric and substance use disorders;
homelessness, poverty, treatment-resistance, in addition to complex and
co-morbid psychiatric, medical, and addiction disorders. Provides expert
assessment and clinical care in one or more of these areas. Physician
Specialists also provide teaching and scholarly work in their area of
expertiseEssential Functions:Obtains relevant medical histories, makes appropriate diagnoses,
implements and directs effective psychiatric treatments including during
high-risk and/or life-threatening conditions including during pregnancy and
peri-partum periods, malignant catatonia, neuroleptic malignant
syndrome, and serotonin syndrome. (70%)
Assesses and mitigates the risk of suicide or violence among patients at risk
due to psychiatric illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar,
depressive, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. (10%)
Teaches medical students and advanced trainees from other health disciplines
including in nationally accredited training programs. Consults with
non-psychiatric medical providers in the care of patients with psychiatric
disorders. (10%)
Applies treatment statutes for involuntary psychiatric and/or substance use
disorder treatments. Interprets the results of relevant laboratory and
imagining studies and applies them to the diagnosis and treatment of
psychiatric symptoms. (10%)
Education:Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medial school. Required
Work Experience:Licenses:MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required and
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles,
procedures and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities
while providing quality medical care.
Able to receive detailed information through oral communications;
express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational,
socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Relies on For full info follow application link.
"Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment
opportunities to all applicants
and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state
or local protected class."
