Physician - Outpatient Psychiatrist - (Telepsychiatry)
Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIST (VIRTUAL)Monday through Friday
A member of the Mayo Clinic Network, WellStar Health System is an
11-hospital system, recognized as the 5th most integrated health
system in the United States, and one of the largest health systems
in Georgia.
WellStar is committed to investing in the communities we serve. We
continue to develop innovative care models, focused on improving
quality and access to healthcare. To this end, the WellStar Medical
Group is excited to announce an opportunity for an outpatient
psychiatrist to support needs across the Wellstar footprint.
In 2020, Wellstar accelerated our behavioral health expansion
through virtual means, with increasing leverage of telepsychiatry
services. In 2021 and beyond, we are continuing to expand access to
patients in under-served areas. Through our primary outpatient
psychiatry clinic, we are pleased to announce an opening for an
outpatient psychiatrist who will provide a hybrid of in-person and
telepsychiatry services.
Responsibilities
Overview of Duties/ResponsibilitiesThis is a full-time 40 hour per
week position, with time allocated to the provision of outpatient
psychiatric services. The work schedule entails a Monday through
Friday schedule, with services offered in-person (e.g., initial
appointments and as-needed or preferred for follow-up) as well as
via the use of Wellstar's telepsychiatry platform.
Although the majority of patients receiving care will originate
from Wellstar's northwestern region, on-site services will be
provided through Wellstar's Windy Hill Psychiatry clinic in
Marietta, Georgia - one mile north of the I-285/I-75 junction. The
psychiatrist functions as a member of the WellStar Medical Group's
Behavioral Health team - a team comprised of -50 licensed
behavioral health providers. On a daily basis, the psychiatrist
will work closely with members of the Windy Hill Psychiatry team.
Although this is an outpatient position, the clinician will obtain
and maintain hospital privileges at WellStar Windy Hill Hospital
and on rare occasions may provide support for the long-term acute
care facility, located on the Windy Hill campus.
The ideal candidate is one who is team-oriented, possessing a
commitment to collaboration, active listening skills, the ability
to communicate clearly and effectively, and having strong
decision-making acumen. (S)He should be highly attuned to safety
risks and adept in the management of suicidality when concerns are
identified. (S)He should be technologically savvy, able to manage
the challenges and connectivity issues that sometimes arise through
virtual care. (S)He should display patience with individuals who
are unfamiliar with technology and maintain emotional flexibility
to manage the nuances associated with delivering virtual
healthcare. (S)He should be comfortable working with adults with
various psychiatric conditions.
Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: (1) completion of a medical degree
(MD/DO), (2) completion of general ACGME psychiatry residency
training program, (3) license to practice psychiatry in the State
of Georgia; and (4) ABPN board-certification (or
board-eligibility)
Application Process: Apply through www.wellstarcareers.org. Please
also forward a copy of CV and cover letter to provider recruiter,
Mattie Amos, at mattie.amos@wellstar.org.
We'd like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In
return for your contributions, we'll help you make the most of all
life's moments - on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is
designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your
Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it's pretty
simple - we care for our team members and our team members care for
the community.
Make a difference in patients' lives--- and your own! Here, it's
more than healthcare - it's CareerCare!
Keywords: WellStar Health System, Marietta , Physician - Outpatient Psychiatrist - (Telepsychiatry), Healthcare , Marietta, Georgia
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