Psychiatrist - Inpatient Unit Chief
Parkway, New York
Employer: Pagny
Industry: Psychiatry
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Overview
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Unit Chief to the Inpatient Psychiatry department at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Jacobi, located in the Bronx, accommodates more than 325,000 outpatient visits, more than 100,000 emergency room visits and more than 20,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital is renowned for The Trauma Center, staffed to treat any traumatic injury or illness, the fully accredited Breast Health Center, and The Burn Center, with more than 40 years of work in burn care. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College.The Department of Psychiatry has 89 adult acute inpatient beds, a CPEP, a Consultation-Liaison Service, an Adult Ambulatory Practice, and a Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment Program. The department employs evidenced-based best practices in providing the highest quality care to its patients, in a patient-centered approach that is respectful of their individuality, culture, and community.
The mission of NYCHHC is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
Opportunity Details
The Unit Chief collaborates with a robust interdisciplinary treatment team, including nurses, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, social workers, licensed creative arts therapists, and peer counselors to oversee daily operations of an Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.
Oversee Unit Clinical Structure
Establish and oversee interdisciplinary teams and team meetings Ensure that community meetings and other therapeutic groups take place as scheduled Participate in Behavioral Codes on the unit, providing leadership to the staff and patient community Participate in Medical Codes on the unit until the Code Team arrives
Provide Direct Patient Care
Provide direct care for a case load of patients on the unit, including appropriate and timely documentation
Monitor Patient Care
Work with all teams on the unit to monitor length of stay and appropriate dispositions, particularly ensuring that: Patients who are refusing medications are taken to court promptly Patients who have reached their 18th day are referred for state hospitalization for continuing treatment Patients who would benefit from AOT are referred promptly Other potential barriers to discharge are identified and solved for Work with the medical-consultation team ensure that medical problems are properly identified and managed Ensure that legal statuses are up to date and accurate Provide clinical consultation to teams on your unit Assist and supervise unit psychiatrists and nurse practitioners as needed Monitor the need for psychiatrist assessments and other components of applications of aftercare, in such applications for appropriate housing, residential placements and state referrals Participates and conducts inter-disciplinary case discussions (tier reviews) of complex cases as per policy
Chart Completion
Monitor medical records for timely completion and clinical accuracy
Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Participate in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities, including chart reviews. Educates unit staff members on Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance activities, indicators, etc. and be able to help the unit improve if their performance is below the mean for the service In collaboration with risk management reviews major incidents on the inpatient unit Monitor the use of emergency procedures including: restraints, manual holds, and emergency IM medications
Coverage
In partnership with the Medical Director of Acute Inpatient Services, ensure that there is adequate psychiatric coverage on the unit at all times, including staff vacations
Regulatory Activities
Assist in the preparation for surveys Maintain awareness of the standards for certification by the various regulatory agencies including NY Office of Mental Health and The Joint Commission
Utilization management
Work with the UM department to conduct MD to MD reviews and participate in any appeals to ensure authorization of inpatient stays Maintains focus on key strategic priorities including patient experience, access to care, increased market share, and improving financial stability
Qualifications
Exceptional Benefits include:
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City's public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city's Correctional Health Service.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. ("PAGNY") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
If you wish to view PAGNY's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.
*Salary Disclosure Information:
The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections. Actual total compensation may differ.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding a Unit Chief to the Inpatient Psychiatry department at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Jacobi, located in the Bronx, accommodates more than 325,000 outpatient visits, more than 100,000 emergency room visits and more than 20,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital is renowned for The Trauma Center, staffed to treat any traumatic injury or illness, the fully accredited Breast Health Center, and The Burn Center, with more than 40 years of work in burn care. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College.The Department of Psychiatry has 89 adult acute inpatient beds, a CPEP, a Consultation-Liaison Service, an Adult Ambulatory Practice, and a Community-Based Assertive Community Treatment Program. The department employs evidenced-based best practices in providing the highest quality care to its patients, in a patient-centered approach that is respectful of their individuality, culture, and community.
The mission of NYCHHC is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
Opportunity Details
The Unit Chief collaborates with a robust interdisciplinary treatment team, including nurses, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, social workers, licensed creative arts therapists, and peer counselors to oversee daily operations of an Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit.
Oversee Unit Clinical Structure
Provide Direct Patient Care
Monitor Patient Care
Chart Completion
Performance Improvement, Quality Assurance and Risk Management
Coverage
Regulatory Activities
Utilization management
Qualifications
- Must be board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry
- M.D. or D.O. from an accredited school of medicine
- Completed residency training in an accredited program within Psychiatry
- License to practice medicine in the State of New York
Exceptional Benefits include:
- Academic appointment through AECOM
- Competitive compensation package
- 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
- Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days and dollars
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness through multiple programs, including: NYC H+H BH4NYC Loan Repayment Program, Doctors Across New York (DANY), and the NYS Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program, along with the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
- Visa candidates are considered including J1 and HHS Waivers!
- Opportunities for Departmental Representation via hospital committee work, Leadership Education, and Research
- Annual Base Salary: $257,000 (board certified) - there is NO CALL requirement!
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City's public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city's Correctional Health Service.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. ("PAGNY") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
If you wish to view PAGNY's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.
*Salary Disclosure Information:
The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections. Actual total compensation may differ.
Created: 2024-09-13
Reference: WNOpwhI4nGci
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Parkway
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