What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Physician position at Westchester Medical Center?
Job Summary: This position is responsible for the management and delivery of specialized medical services. Areas of responsibility include the planning of a health care program related to the physician's specialty with emphasis upon preventive health measures; the diagnostic and treatment of patients within the specialty area; the coordination of the physician's specialty with other medical disciplines and with other members of the health care team. Supervision may be exercised over a few technical, medical, or clerical employees.
Responsibilities:
- Plans the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up procedures for the health care team assigned to the specialty, including routine laboratory procedures
- Takes medical histories
- Performs physical examinations
- Prescribes treatment and/or medication
- Decides on case disposition, i.e., return visits, laboratory tests, nursing follow-up, referral to other specialties, etc.
- When appropriate, prepares a health care plan for the patient with the appropriate member of health care team (public health nurse, community worker, social workers, or other disciplines, if required)
- Reviews patient records periodically to insure proper completion of the patient's chart and medical care
- Attends patient case conferences
- Participates in continuing education by attending appropriate meetings, conferences and lectures
- Carries out assigned responsibilities as a member of the staff of the backup hospital
- Maintains community relations to insure effect and responsive treatment services.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience: Training in Addiction Medicine / Addiction Psychiatry
Education: A New York licensed physician has completed a program of medical education and received the doctor of medicine (M.D.)
Licenses / Certifications: Possession of a current, valid license, issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice medicine.
