Job/Practice Description:
Treatment for patients with psychiatric disorders in the outpatient clinic area. Will be required to do triage duties. May be called upon to physically go to inpatient medical ward for consults or coverage and the Domiciliary. This would be as back up only, not primary duties. May need to provide input to the inpatient psychiatry unit. Must be skilled in psychopharmacology. Must be able to provide a comprehensive clinical summary/ psychiatric summary. Computerized Patient Record System. Responsible for correcting or completing all encounters associated with a patient visit. Approximately 6-13 patients per day. Triage clinic will vary.
Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 8:00A - 4:30P. Possible call for weeknights 4:30p - 8:00a. Weekend shifts 8:00a Saturday - 8:00a Monday.
Qualifications:
BE/BC Psychiatrist, active state license
Community Info:
As Iowa's capital city, Des Moines is a hub of government action, business activity, arts, and cultural affairs. With a city population approaching 200,000 and a metro population of nearly 500,000, Des Moines offers some of the nation's best schools, superb public services, and friendly, caring neighborhoods. Affordable housing, one of the nation's shortest commute times, and an increasingly diverse population, make Des Moines a wonderful place to live, work and visit
