Physician

Job Description
Responsibilities
● Consults with the Admissions Department to ensure an expeditious admissions process, and that patients are medically appropriate for the level of care.
● Completes a full medical history and physical within 24 hours of admission for all adolescent patients admitted to the Eating Disorder Program.
● Meets with the patients on a weekly basis for patients admitted to the Eating Disorder Program.
● Prescribes and oversees medications and/or medical interventions, as necessary.
● Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Psychiatrist, Executive Director, and Clinical Director, to discuss individual treatment progress.
● Acts on behalf of the treatment program when called upon;
such interactions may include insurance companies, licensing, and accreditation bodies.
● Documents, timely, in the EMR system, Kipu.
● Assists program treatment staff in treatment planning.
● Provides medical direction to the nursing staff and treatment team.
● Responsible for proper implementation of waived testing policies and training.
● Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center For Discovery treatment programs.
● Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict Discovery Behavioral Health’s treatment model.
● Full adherence to the Discovery Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
● Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and licensing regulations, including mandated trainings.
● Full adherence to infection control guidelines.
● Complies with Discovery Behavioral Health’s dress code.
● Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the Treatment Team.
● Has basic knowledge and ability to support Center For Discovery and Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program’s Clinical Models.
● Serves as a positive role model to employees, patients, and guests through a caring and professional attitude.
● Completes job tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
● Maintains professional boundaries at all times.
● Provides quality customer service in all interactions.
● Willingness to evaluate personal processes and receive constructive feedback.
● Must be able to work with and communicate with persons with differing multicultural backgrounds.
● Demonstrates leadership abilities, tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
This is a Full Time position over the 8bed Eating Disorder program.