Other Physician at ProTouch Staffing summary:
As a psychiatrist at a skilled nursing facility, I evaluate and diagnose residents with various psychiatric conditions, manage their medication, and provide therapeutic interventions. I coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans and address acute psychiatric issues while ensuring resident safety. My role also involves compliance with relevant policies and regulations in the skilled nursing environment.
Psychiatrist - Fairfield, CT
Shift: Days
Facility : SNF
Job Summary & Responsibilities:
Role may require liaison with facility Directors to align our team with their initiatives.
Assessment and Diagnosis: Evaluating residents for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, or psychosis.
Medication Management: Prescribing and adjusting psychotropic medications, ensuring they align with other treatments and medications.
Therapeutic Interventions: Providing psychotherapy or coordinating with therapists for emotional and behavioral health needs.
Care Coordination: Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including primary care doctors, nurses, and social workers, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
Crisis Intervention: Addressing acute psychiatric symptoms, such as agitation or confusion, ensuring resident safety and well-being.
A strong understanding of policies, procedures, and regulatory State statutes of SNF's is a plus, along with experience related to compliance of coding, billing, prescribing, documentation and conduct.
Education, Licensure, and Experience:
Completion of a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
Board certified
DEA license is required to prescribe controlled substances in Connecticut.
3 years' experience in the skilled nursing facility space
Benefits:
For more information please reach out to Kuldeep Singh: at or by Email: at .
Keywords:
psychiatrist, mental health, medication management, therapeutic intervention, interdisciplinary care, skilled nursing facility, crisis intervention, patient safety, compliance, healthcare
