What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician: Consult Liaison Psychiatrist - Central DuPage Hospital - Winfield, IL position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare?
Company Description
Northwestern Medicine is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s west, south and northwest suburbs, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. We offer competitive compensation and benefits within a physician led work environment. Candidates must possess a commitment to exceptional patient care, practice evidence based protocols, and be a team player who seeks to advance the goal of clinical excellence.
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities across Chicago, the suburbs and Northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do. We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking a full-time, BC/BE, fellowship trained, Consult Liaison Psychiatrist to join our team at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Conveniently located 30 miles west of Chicago, the community is exceptional with excellent schools, parks, restaurants and plenty of amenities. Easy access to Chicago by car or commuter train.
The position:
- This role offers the opportunity to practice hospital-based psychiatry in a well-resourced, non-academic environment that values collaboration, efficiency, and high-quality patient care
- Opportunity to develop and enhance hospital-based mental health initiatives, contributing to process improvements and patient flow
- Program comprised of a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and social workers. The Consult Liaison Psychiatrist physician plays a critical role in providing and supporting this service
- Ability to work in a structured, well-supported, and efficient consultation model with clear workflows
- Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine
Ideal candidate:
- Comfortable working in a medically complex patient population, collaborating across specialties in medical floors and Emergency Room
- Strong communication and liaison skills to continue partnerships between psychiatry and medical/surgical teams
Qualifications
BE/BC, fellowship trained, Consult Liaison Psychiatrist
Additional Information
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