Psychiatrist - Outpatient in Beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona

We are looking for a Psychiatrist Physician to join us at Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), playing a critical role in advancing our mission of improving health, healing people. NAH is a physician-led organization offering tertiary care in a community hospital. The NAH vision is grounded in our intention to transform the health of the communities we serve in Flagstaff, Sedona, Cottonwood and all of northern Arizona.

Our organization boasts :

• Two hospitals : 269 beds in Flagstaff and 99 beds in Cottonwood
• Including Acute Psychiatric Facility in Flagstaff : 17 adult beds, 9 adolescent beds
• Board certified physicians from top programs across the country
• Over 200 employed providers
• Outpatient Surgical Centers
• Cardiovascular Institute
• Orthopedic & Spine Institute, EntireCare Rehab and Sports Medicine
• Cancer Centers
• A strong and growing primary care base
• A long history of financial stability, including a positive margin in FY22
• Planned investment in a new state-of-the-art hospital and Health and Wellness Village.

Nestled in the breathtaking San Francisco Peaks mountains, Flagstaff is surrounded by majestic landscapes and scenery, and residents enjoy all four seasons. Sedona and Cottonwood, ideally situated above the heat of the desert and below the cooler temperatures of Arizona’s high country, are blessed with four mild seasons marked by abundant sunshine and clean air. All three communities are family-oriented and have great schools and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, biking, skiing, fishing, golfing and more. The entire region is rich with arts and culture as well as exceptional restaurants, wineries and breweries. In addition, wherever you live and work you are well-positioned for weekend getaways in the vibrant cities of Phoenix and Las Vegas.

This position :

Clinical Expectations

Psychiatrists are responsible for analyzing a patient’s mental health status and providing the necessary treatment. They may admit patients, order tests, prescribe medication or recommend therapy. They hold regular discussions with patients to diagnose mental disorders or asses a patient’s response to treatment.

Non-clinical Expectations

Provide the Services promptly and efficiently, using Provider's best efforts, in accordance with good medical practices and the community standard of care.

Comply with all applicable NAH Medical Staff bylaws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and the provisions of NAH’s Corporate Compliance Program.

Follow all current professional standards and at all times act in a manner consistent with all principles of professional ethics.

Cooperate with Administration and other employed providers to ensure appropriate coverage during Provider’s absence due to vacations, illness, or participation in continuing medical education (CME) activities, and other such times when coverage is required.

Perform any duties required by virtue of Provider's membership on the Hospital Medical Staff, including committee assignments and attendance at meetings.

Actively participate in quality improvement, utilization review, clinical protocols, risk management, and compliance activities as requested by NAH.

Cooperate fully with and assist NAH personnel in fulfilling the requirements for state licensure, Medicare and AHCCCS certification, and DNV accreditation.

Provide CME to NAH’s nurses and other personnel as reasonably requested by NAH.

Comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the rules and provisions relating to the billing and documentation of Services for Medicare and the Arizona Medicaid program (the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, or “AHCCCS”) and abstaining from unethical and unprofessional conduct as defined by Title 32, Arizona Revised Statutes.

Non-clinical Expectations continued

Prepare accurate and timely medical records and other documents as requested by NAH utilizing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) selected by NAH, including, without limitation, records and documents related to Provider’s Services. Provider will prepare the records in accordance with the Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws (if applicable), the policies and procedures of Hospital and NAH, and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including all regulations relating to billing for the Services.

Satisfy all qualifications for insurability under NAH’s insurance program, including self-insurance and NAH’s professional liability coverage policy, as applicable for the particular specialty practiced by Provider.

Refer all patients to NAH facilities and providers, and to such non-NAH providers, practitioners, or suppliers as may be indicated by NAH, unless : (i) the patient expresses a preference for a different provider, practitioner, or supplier; (ii) the patient's insurer determines the provider, practitioner, or supplier the patient must use; or (iii) the referral is not, in the best clinical judgment of the Provider, in the patient's best interest.

Submit a Conflict of Interest Disclosure, when indicated.

Take all actions necessary to apply for, obtain and maintain credentials to participate in any managed care plan in which NAH participates as a provider. Participate in good standing and without limitation as a provider under Medicare, AHCCCS, and other health programs offered by federal or state governments, and commercial payers as requested by NAH.

Refrain from engaging in activities that are disruptive to the operations and workflow of any NAH location, or other NAH activities, or that would be embarrassing to NAH.

Monitor NAH email on a daily basis when not on approved leave.

Assign to NAH all rights to patient billing and collections for any and all of the services provided while in the employ of NAH.

Treat the health information of all patients as confidential protected health information.

Compliance / Safety

Education

Graduate of an approved medical school as an M.D. or D.O.- Required

Experience

Completed residency or fellowship program.- Required

Certification & Licensures

Obtain and maintain board certification in the Specialty, including recertification, as required by NAH's Medical Staff Bylaws.- Required

Maintain an Arizona medical license and DEA license without restriction.- Required

Board eligible or Board certified in Psychiatry as specified in the Medical Staff Bylaws.- Required