Vail Health Hospital
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Sign on bonus, relocation support and housing available! This position has a base plus incentive plan for compensation.
About the Opportunity
As a dedicated and embedded team member of our inpatient facility, the psychiatrist will provide skilled and compassionate care across our 14-bed adult inpatient unit. This position plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adults who require intensive treatment and support. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families by delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care. This position is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental and physical aspects of psychological problems for patients within the unit. The psychiatrist will conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results on patients. The psychiatrist will also participate as a fully integrated and embedded treatment team member for all clinical consultation, treatment planning, team meetings, family meetings, and discharge planning/execution. Responsibilities
Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other necessary collateral persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting medical and psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results. Formulate accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Position is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive clinical programming, treatment planning, and/or curriculum development. Position will ensure all service delivery is evidence-based and aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements. This includes treating patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effects of medications. Prescribe medication that can alter chemical imbalances affecting the patient’s state of mind and behavior. Engage in active on-call rotation to ensure timely consultation and intervention for urgent psychiatric issues. This includes responding to after-hours calls from nursing staff or other providers regarding patient emergencies or concerns, and may require in-person call coverage. Provide guidance and support to on-call staff and assist in decision-making for critical patient care situations. Support UM/UR, insurance authorization, and other patient financial resources as needed, such as through engagement of peer to peer, doc to doc, or compiling documentation support. Collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care. As appropriate, consult with external providers, schools, and community agencies to coordinate aftercare plans and support transitions. Provides consultation and clinical training to staff members on various medical and behavioral health subjects to include medication management and psychiatric evaluations. Serves as a collaborative resource and psychiatric expert across the Vail Health system supporting other service lines as appropriate. Serves as a liaison with other psychiatric staff and consultants and provides coverage for those persons. This position will maintain a comprehensive caseload that is based on facility need and may vary based on patient census. The psychiatrist will be expected to be on site and actively engaged in direct patient care and collaborative care throughout their identified shift. Shift specifics TBD. Position maintains excellence in clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance. Serves as a community leader providing outreach, education, engagement across the community as needed. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. Experience
Extensive experience providing and supervising psychiatric services, prescribing psychotropic medication, performing psychiatric evaluations, and treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses/complaints Knowledge of DSM V diagnoses Knowledge of evidence-based practices Displays strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills Professionalism and ability to be discreet with confidential and sensitive issues Ability to perform multiple tasks Ability to foster professional and productive relationships Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations preferred License
Valid state of Colorado Medical License as an MD or DO Current DEA with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances Eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement Certifications
Board certification in psychiatry Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry Basic Life Support (BLS), required. Computer/Typing
Computer and typing proficiency Education
Graduation from an accredited medical school Physician Benefits
Competitive wages and Family Benefits Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Medical Vision Educational Programs Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days Medical Staff Dues Retirement & Supplemental Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disability Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Pay
Yearly Pay: $218,000 - $350,000 USD As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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As a dedicated and embedded team member of our inpatient facility, the psychiatrist will provide skilled and compassionate care across our 14-bed adult inpatient unit. This position plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adults who require intensive treatment and support. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families by delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care. This position is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental and physical aspects of psychological problems for patients within the unit. The psychiatrist will conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results on patients. The psychiatrist will also participate as a fully integrated and embedded treatment team member for all clinical consultation, treatment planning, team meetings, family meetings, and discharge planning/execution. Responsibilities
Evaluates patients by interviewing patient, family, and other necessary collateral persons; conducting physical examinations; observing behaviors; reviewing medical history and related documents; selecting, administering, and interpreting medical and psychological tests; and ordering laboratory tests and evaluating results. Formulate accurate diagnoses based on clinical assessment and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Position is responsible for developing and delivering comprehensive clinical programming, treatment planning, and/or curriculum development. Position will ensure all service delivery is evidence-based and aligned with all state, local, federal, and regulatory requirements. This includes treating patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effects of medications. Prescribe medication that can alter chemical imbalances affecting the patient’s state of mind and behavior. Engage in active on-call rotation to ensure timely consultation and intervention for urgent psychiatric issues. This includes responding to after-hours calls from nursing staff or other providers regarding patient emergencies or concerns, and may require in-person call coverage. Provide guidance and support to on-call staff and assist in decision-making for critical patient care situations. Support UM/UR, insurance authorization, and other patient financial resources as needed, such as through engagement of peer to peer, doc to doc, or compiling documentation support. Collaborate closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic care. As appropriate, consult with external providers, schools, and community agencies to coordinate aftercare plans and support transitions. Provides consultation and clinical training to staff members on various medical and behavioral health subjects to include medication management and psychiatric evaluations. Serves as a collaborative resource and psychiatric expert across the Vail Health system supporting other service lines as appropriate. Serves as a liaison with other psychiatric staff and consultants and provides coverage for those persons. This position will maintain a comprehensive caseload that is based on facility need and may vary based on patient census. The psychiatrist will be expected to be on site and actively engaged in direct patient care and collaborative care throughout their identified shift. Shift specifics TBD. Position maintains excellence in clinical documentation in alignment with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance. Serves as a community leader providing outreach, education, engagement across the community as needed. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. Experience
Extensive experience providing and supervising psychiatric services, prescribing psychotropic medication, performing psychiatric evaluations, and treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses/complaints Knowledge of DSM V diagnoses Knowledge of evidence-based practices Displays strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills Professionalism and ability to be discreet with confidential and sensitive issues Ability to perform multiple tasks Ability to foster professional and productive relationships Knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance and OSHA rules and regulations preferred License
Valid state of Colorado Medical License as an MD or DO Current DEA with no restrictions on prescribing controlled substances Eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party reimbursement Certifications
Board certification in psychiatry Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry Basic Life Support (BLS), required. Computer/Typing
Computer and typing proficiency Education
Graduation from an accredited medical school Physician Benefits
Competitive wages and Family Benefits Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Medical Vision Educational Programs Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days Medical Staff Dues Retirement & Supplemental Insurance 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disability Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Pay
Yearly Pay: $218,000 - $350,000 USD As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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