Physician Geriatric Psychiatrist

At Bristol Health we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years.

We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication Accountability Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Counseling Center of Bristol Health is seeking a full-time BC/BE skilled Geriatric Psychiatrist to join our outpatient program providing specialized care to older adults in a collaborative patient-centered environment. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and well-being of our communitys aging population.

Our team at the Counseling Center is an experienced multidisciplinary group dedicated to providing supportive care. Our treatment approach includes medication management as well as individual group and family therapy. We offer partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs on-site to support patients who require higher levels of care. For those needing inpatient treatment we work closely with Bristol Hospitals Emergency Department Crisis Social Workers and Physicians to ensure smooth and coordinated transfers.

Bristol Health Medical Group Offers:

• Attractive salary with productivity and quality bonuses
• Generous amount of paid time off
• Comprehensive array of health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Employer paid malpractice coverage
• J1 and H1b sponsorship

Our Community is:

• Conveniently located in the center region of Connecticut.

• Safe family-oriented communities with excellent public and private schools.

• Close proximity to urban living with diverse cultural opportunities including concerts ballet theatre museums and wineries.

• Plenty of surrounding shopping centers restaurants and movie theatres to visit at your leisure.

• All the joys of New England recreation: fishing hiking boating biking skiing and snowboarding.

• Easy travel distance to Bradley International Airport.

• Direct access to the Connecticut coastline.

• Easy commute to big cities - only two hours from both Boston and NYC!

JOB DUTIES

Provide Psychiatric outpatient care consistent with the standard of care for a board certified Psychiatric physician.

Prepare and maintain patient medical records on BHMSG and Hospital pre-approved forms consistent with BHMSG Medical Staff and Joint Commission standards. It is expected that medical record documentation be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of the provision of patient care in accordance with BHMSGs standards.

Prepare all reports claims and correspondence necessary or appropriate in connection with professional services rendered by Physician.

Obtain consultation with other physicians as appropriate.

Assist in the preparation for and participate in surveys by federal or state regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission.

Participate in clinical guideline development care management programs and quality assurance as directed.

Provide input and support to the development and management of the Practice as described above.

Participate and comply with BHMSG and Hospital compliance programs and activities including participation in any compliance education programs deemed necessary or appropriate by BHMSG or Hospital including but not limited to billing and coding compliance programs.

Comply with all BHMSG reimbursement requirements including the timely completion of billing slips and accurate coding of services.

Provide a minimum of 2 hours per month in community service health programs and educational sessions as approved by the Employer

Cooperate and participate in educational programs established by BHMSG and the Hospital from time-to-time relating to Physicians expertise and work in the Department of Psychiatry and elsewhere in the Hospital.

Serve on BHMSG Hospital and Medical Staff committees and/or in leadership positions as requested and approved by Employer. For those committees/leadership positions that compensate physician members for their attendance/service the physician shall serve on at least one such committee or in one such leadership position without additional compensation as approved by Employer.

Assist BHMSG and the Hospital in marketing and promoting its Psychiatry services in the Office sites in the Bristol area and at the Hospital.

Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings with other physician members of BHMSG and the Hospital.

Participate in the development of and comply with the product standardization and cost efficiency policies and initiatives of Employer and those of such related entities as identified by the Employer.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Physician will meet the standards and requirements for Medical Staff membership as defined in the Hospitals Medical Staff Bylaws including those for Board Certification and licensure requirements.

Graduate of an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

Must possess an active unrestricted Connecticut Physician License issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH).

Controlled Substance Registration (CSP): Must hold a valid Connecticut Controlled Substance Practitioner (CSP) Registration issued by the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP).

Federal Registration: Must have a current Federal DEA Registration designated for the state of Connecticut.

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification

Fellowship or experience in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred