Per Diem Psychiatrist for Children's Clinics

Tucson Medical Center is excited to assisti Children's Clinics in their search for a Psychiatrist. 

SUMMARY

This position delivers medical and/or mental health care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality, integrity and compassion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Delivers healthcare in a professional manner that strives to meet or exceed those criteria set forth but not limited to NCQA, OSHA, CLIA, The Joint Commission, as well as the internal standards that seek continuous quality improvements.

Review patients medical history and collect additional information from family members and other providers as needed.

Provides service to all new and established patients presenting to the practice who meet the standards for a positive physician-patient relationship. 

Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients.

Evaluates patients emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis.

Identified medical and or mental health conditions and determines best treatments.

Educates patients and families on wellness, prevention and early detection.

Provides referrals based on examination and patient needs.

Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education and patient care programs.

Oversee the whole process of health care delivery for patients assigned to primary care, specialty care and/or behavioral health.

Maintains Medical Records for all services provided

Physician must comply with terms of all payor contracts and any other legal requirements concerning discrimination, access to care and the standard of care. 

Physician will remain current with all licensure requirements, compliance training, to the facility Code of Conduct, and other regulations or imperatives both current and as yet undefined. 

Works with Administration to achieve a practice style that meets physician preference, quality criteria and fiscal responsibility. 

Physician and administration work collaboratively to manage costs and productivity. 

Performs other physician-related duties as required and assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and competency to care for children/adults with complex medical needs.

Skill in intervention and collaboration

Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members.

Ability to work with interdisciplinary clinical teams.

Ability to collaborate with medical and behavioral health specialists with different sub-specialty training.

Ability to maintain good standing with the Federal and State agencies avoiding any action that may lead to sanctioning, exclusion or other ineligible status. 

Ability to operate personal computer and related office equipment as needed to perform job function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required

Internship and/or Residency required

Experience: 

Two or more years of related pediatric experience required

Licenses and Certificates:

Board certification eligibility required

Arizona License required

BLS certification required

AGE OF PATIENTS ATTENDED BY EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION

Check all that apply:

___ N/A     _X_ Neonatal (newborn)     _X_ Pediatric (birth-13)     _X_ Young Adult (14-21)     _X_ Adult (21-65)

FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE

Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY: 1

Category 1: Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.  Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.

Category 2: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks.  The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.  Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.

Category 3: Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment.  The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues.