PSYCHIATRIST -Per Diem

The duties of a Psychiatrist are to provide psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders and substance use disorders. Assist in providing direction for inpatient and/or outpatient Psychiatric Units. The Psychiatrist shall provide senior back-up coverage and weekend coverage as assigned by Hospital’s Medical Director and /or Hospital’s CEO/Managing Director. Shall provide administrative services as enumerated and carry an appropriate inpatient and/or outpatient case load as assigned by Medical Director and/or Hospital’s CEO/Managing Director. Psychiatrist will attend 75% of physician meetings and 75% of MedExec meetings.

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

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Benefits include:

• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

What do we value at Summit Oaks & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working with SOH is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

Who we are:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Education : Graduate of an accredited medical school; completed residency in psychiatry, Board Certification required.

Experience: Experienced in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, well developed skills in integrating individual treatment approaches into treatment milieu and good working relationships with other attending physicians and staff.

Licensure: Valid and current license to practice medicine in the State of NJ; current narcotics numbers as issued by the State of NJ and USDEA.

Additional Requirements : Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.