Psychiatrist Medical Director

1.0 FTE split between 0.5 FTE clinical duties and 0.5 FTE director duties | Providence Alaska Medical Center | Full benefits & competitive compensation

Job Summary :

Providence Alaska Medical Center has an opportunity available for full-time Behavioral Health Psychiatrist Medical Director to join its well-established psychiatric inpatient team in Anchorage, Alaska

The role is split evenly between clinical and medical director duties. As such, this is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing medical services to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance. This role also involves collaboration with hospital administration and community programs to support strategic and operational goals.

This is an opportunity to be part of the leadership team of one of the strongest and largest mission-driven medical organizations in the U.S. while enjoying a healthy work / life balance while serving patients from all across the beautiful state of Alaska.

Core Competencies :

• Oversee and assist in the delivery and quality of medical services providing supervision and evaluating the provisions of medical services, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of patient care in compliance with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the Medical Staff.
• Complete and maintain accurate records, forms, and reports as required by the Hospital and the Medical Staff.
• Represent the medical department in hospital committees and attend medical conferences or CME sessions as mandated, with costs covered by the administration.
• Develop, implement, and provide consultation for departmental policies, clinical protocols, and ensure compliance with medical staff bylaws, accreditation standards, and legal regulations.
• Provide strategic guidance and facilitate communication among the Department, Medical Staff, Hospital Administration and other relevant Hospital departments on the department's development, management, financial planning, and quality assurance programs.
• Foster a culture of excellence in education by managing and accessing educational programs for physicians and professional staff and providing supervision and evaluating the teaching of physicians and non-physician professionals within the Departments.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all departmental service records as required by regulatory bodies.
• Maintain a cooperative and collaborative working relationship with peers, staff, and Community Based Programs Administration to promote a seamless healthcare delivery experience.

Clinical & Director Responsibilities :

0.5 FTE dedicated to Medical Director duties, and 0.5 FTE dedicated towards inpatient clinical duties

Compensation & Benefits :

Qualifications & Requirements :

The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to provide a general overview of the role and do not represent a comprehensive or exhaustive list. The position may require additional tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, or projects as assigned.

Where Youll Work

With 401 beds, more than 1,100 nurses and more than 800 doctors, Providence Alaska Medical Center is the largest and most comprehensive hospital in the state and the only one with a dedicated Childrens Hospital. A nationally recognized Level II trauma center, this hospital features heart and cancer centers, Alaskas largest emergency department with LifeMed Alaska air ambulance transport, full diagnostic, rehabilitation and surgical services, and inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse recovery services for adults and children.

Where Youll Live

Anchorage is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within city limits are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.

Who Youll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers / employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence : One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veteran

Job ID Number : 29780