Telemedicine Physician

Alliance for Wellness is a well-established psychiatric group serving the Southern California area.

We are currently seeking a Psychiatrist to join our diverse and seasoned group of Board-Certified Physicians. Our group provides a comprehensive model of care and services utilizing both onsite and telepsychiatry. We are not a placement company, but a medical group looking for providers who are passionate about providing the best patient care.

AFW has established long-term partnerships with leading in-patient and outpatient hospitals and offers a unique opportunity to practice across a wide spectrum of healthcare settings including Emergency Departments, Psychiatric hospitals, general hospitals, and crisis stabilization units.

Summary

The Telemedicine psychiatrist position will adhere to the main job description for Psychiatrist, but the telemedicine position will focus on these responsibilities. All other duties, education, qualification, and skills for Psychiatrist will apply to the position.

In-Person Psychiatrist position also available.

RESPONSIBILITIES (May vary depending on facility/company placement):

• Conduct telemedicine consultations to assess the patients' medical and psychosocial needs via video or telephone, while at all times maintaining a professional and appropriate setting in preparation for video consultations.

• Assess patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations, including intake forms, interviews, medical histories, and observations to diagnose patients.

• Prescribe and administer medications according to diagnosis. Physicians will not prescribe any controlled substances or narcotics scheduled by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and shall operate subject to applicable law. Neither Alliance for Wellness nor Physician shall guarantee that any patient will receive a prescription.

• Provides medical guidance to onsite nursing staff and physician-to-physician consultation in the ED on patient floors, and in Ambulatory Tele-Psychiatry Clinics.

• Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate.

• Maintains working relationships with onsite medical providers engaged with inpatient care.

• Documents patient interaction, diagnosis, treatment, etc. within the hospitals EMR.

• Will mainly focus on CSU but will sometimes conduct/receive consultations from the ED or any other partner hospital.

• Will support our Southern California partner hospitals.

• Shifts Available : Evening Shift (8PM to 8AM) or Morning Shift (8AM to 8PM)

Qualifications

• Must have an ACTIVE license in California.

• Must be either Board-Certified OR has taken its Board Certifying exam and is just waiting for the result.

• Excellent bed side manner and communication skills

• Experience navigating multiple EMR systems, strong technical skills, and experience with secure video conferencing.

• Comfortable with technology and experienced with telehealth.

• Enjoy working independently.

• Must be available for both phone and video appointments.

• Must be able to work at least 2 shifts per week.

• Flat Rate ($1500 to $1700 per shift) plus $200 in excess of 6 calls.

Why Join our team:

• Collaborative team approach to patient care

• Reasonable, Flexible Schedules

• Clinical autonomy with excellent support

• Paid occurrence-based malpractice coverage

• Full Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K)

• Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time

• Full-time, part-time, and contracted positions available

• 1099 Independent Contractor

If you feel like your experience and dedication to excellence align with ours, please feel free to send me your CV thru this email: