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Job Summary: A psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual disorders, gender dysphoria, and adjustment disorders. The psychiatrist is able to understand the biological, psychological, and social components of illness and, therefore, is uniquely prepared to treat the whole person. The main form of treatment used by a psychiatrist is psychopharmacology. A psychiatrist is qualified to order diagnostic laboratory tests and to prescribe medications, evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems, and to intervene with families who are coping with stress, crises, and other problems in living.
Job Duties:
Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness.
May prescribe or administer medications.
Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment.
Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
Education: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)
Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
Onsite only, no telemedicine option.
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