Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist – Legacy Health

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Job Summary

Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for patients referred from LMG outpatient clinics who have psychiatric or behavioral health comorbidities. The Psychiatrist will conduct an examination and order relevant laboratory studies to help determine a diagnosis and then make treatment recommendations to the patient and primary care provider. The recommendations might include biological as well as psychotherapeutic modalities and a recommendation for an appropriate setting for care delivery. When appropriate, the Psychiatrist will initiate treatment, monitor progress until stabilization, and then coordinate continued follow‑up or referral as needed. The Psychiatrist will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high quality patient care, provide support and educational training for physicians and non‑physician staff, and remain responsible for the patient throughout the course of treatment.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a four‑year accredited U.S. Medical School or equivalent. Completion of a four‑year residency in Psychiatry.

Licensure / Certification

Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. License to practice medicine in the State of Oregon. Active member, in good standing, of all Legacy Hospital’s medical staff. If board eligible, must become board certified within five years of hire and maintain current certification.

General Accountabilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and recommendations for psychiatrically complex patients.
• Initiate and / or recommend appropriate treatment, including medications and other therapeutic procedures, in accordance with approved protocols and policy.
• Consult with other providers regarding patient care plans and treatment.
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary health care teams to ensure high quality patient care.
• Participate in patient care conferences.
• Order appropriate laboratory studies and collaborate with the referring provider regarding appropriate response to abnormal findings.
• Comply with medical records policies regarding complete and accurate documentation of patient care; initiate and maintain required records and legal documents.
• Determine when the patient has recovered from the disorder and / or would benefit from treatment at another level of care and / or setting.

Adherence to Policies and Procedures

Conforms to Legacy’s rules, regulations, and policies. Meets the requirements for active staff membership on Legacy’s medical staff.

Medical Records

Prepares all appropriate medical records promptly and acceptably in content and quality.

Pay Range

USD $0.00 – USD $0.00 per hour.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Location : Portland, OR

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