Job Description
Psychiatric Liaison opening in Saginaw MI
30 minutes to Midland MI, 1.45 hours to Detroit MI
Full
time, permanent
90% clinical, 10% teaching & research
H1 visa candidates welcome to apply
Medical
group in Saginaw, MI is looking for full-time BC/BE Consultation Liaison (CL) psychiatrist to join
our team, fellowship training is a plus. This role includes resident and medical student
education. There is an opportunity for a formal educational position, for those who desire
programmatic leadership and have the requisite experience. CMU Healths affiliated hospitals
(Ascension St. Marys and Covenant Healthcare) are located, in the Great Lakes Bay Region admired
for its friendly communities and great quality of life.
- Opportunity to teach, treat and lead
positive change throughout the region
- Time allocations for research and academic pursuits
-
Medium-sized city within a friendly community
- Low cost of living, ample housing, easy commute to
large cities and international airport
- Vibrant local attractions and outdoor activities
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Flexibility to fit candidates into the appropriate setting for the development of candidate and
success of program
Responsibilities
This is an academic faculty position serving as a
Consultation-Liaison in Psychiatry. This position provides services necessary for the diagnosis and
treatment of psychiatric disorders of patients typically in an inpatient medical facility. This
includes the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental health problems and psychiatric
disorders. The Psychiatry CL works collaboratively with a dynamic care teamincluding, nurse
practitioner, resident physicians, and students, to maintain a census on the teaching and
non-teaching service that balances the needs of the patients, faculty, and
learners.
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry will account for the candidates choice of clinical
psychiatry in inpatient, outpatient, and combined settings. Medical student and residency
educational responsibilities are expected to be approximately 10% of the candidates work effort for
junior faculty, which may be adjusted for more seasoned educators.
Clinical (90%)
Staff privileges
at all applicable member hospitals/facilities in which Doctor provides or performs services will be
maintained with academic work rounds and attending rounds. Faculty will be engaged in providing
quality education in a clinical environment, service diverse patients, including the medically
underserved and low-income population. Call coverage shall be performed in accordance with the
Psychiatry on-call schedule, which may include weeknight, weekend, and holiday call
coverage.
Provide clinical supervision in the in-patient settings including evaluation of
residents, APPs, and/or medical students in the hospitals.
Supervise residents and/or medical
students who may be taken on electives.
Administrative
Departmental leadership responsibilities,
medical directorships, etc.
Research (5%)
Contributes to the departmental research objective on a
continual basis. This amounts to an average of one day per month for scholarly activity, to include
work on regional or national presentations, research mentoring and peer-reviewed publications as
required by ACGME.
Educational (5%)
Faculty will aid in the planning and implementation of training
and educational programs in or relating to their Program, which are under the aegis of CMU Medical
Education Partners, including clinics, out-patient services, office-based programs, other community
services, and assist in the evaluation of such programs with an emphasis on geriatric
psychiatry.
Assists with the annual curriculum for conferences and monitors resident and/or medical
student presentations at the conferences, for both the Clinic and member hospitals.
Maintains access
to all patients admitted to any of the services of the department; staffs resident teaching rounds;
directs CME; and, aids in the identification and utilization of available community resources in the
Training Program of the department.
Lectures on relevant topics at routine conferences, Grand Rounds
topics and other conferences as are educationally required for the residency program.
Assist the
program in the evaluation of residents at all phases of training.
Participates in clerkship student
conferences during each rotation.
Requisite specialty expertise and documented educational and
administrative experience acceptable to the Review Committee.
Current certification in the specialty
by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), or specialty qualifications that are
acceptable to the Review Committee.
Current, unrestricted medical licensure in the State of
Michigan, and appropriate medical staff appointment with participating institutions.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: General/Adult Psychiatry
- Location: Saginaw, Michigan
- Contact: Jeremy Baldi
About the Company:
Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and
medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your
physician recruitment needs.