Psychiatric Medical Chair Opportunity!

Psychiatric Medical Chair Opportunity!

Psychiatric Medical Chair Opportunity!

The Chair of Psychiatry will provide clinical and administrative leadership to a team of psychiatrists and advanced practice clinicians, as well as a robust support staff including social workers, clinical nurse specialists and other team members.

Responsibilities:

The Chair will be responsible for all aspects of the Department across all divisions, including growth, quality, and service education. The role is designed to be 30% clinical service and 50% leadership; .80 FTE

Highlights:

Lead a 24-bed inpatient unit

Crisis intervention services in the ED Consultation Liaison services

Development of other clinical programs

Sit on Asante Behavioral Health steering committee

Qualifications:

Strong clinical leader with experience in leading psychiatry service line

Track record of driving improvements in quality and safety, with progressive leadership experience Provision of full range of psychiatric services to assigned patients

Licensed as a psychiatrist in the state of Oregon or able to obtain licensure

Board certified and must maintain certification

Must possess good interpersonal communication and leadership skills

Must complete a satisfactory background investigation

EOE - We are committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an approved medical school and completion of residency training in Psychiatry.

License / Certification: MD or DO licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners (OBME) and board certification/eligibility in Psychiatry required. Must obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges this includes but is not limited to, holding position-specific certifications/memberships as determined by Asante Medical Staff team (i.e. ACLS, BLS, PALS, etc.); Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs; Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in hospital's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage

Hospital/Program Description

Asante is located in the picturesque Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon, one of the nation's most beautiful locations. With four seasons and over 200 days of sunshine per year, this stunning mountain setting offers candidates a variety of options including hiking, kayaking, biking, skiing and nature viewing. The Rogue Valley boasts several engaging towns including Ashland with its world-famous Shakespeare festival, world-class wineries and restaurants.

Asante offers more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where our clinicians enjoy a high degree of autonomy with the support of a responsive, physician-led administration.

Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

All three Asante hospitals have earned five stars from CMS for overall quality - the top rating given. In addition, Asante has been named a Top 15 Health System nine years in a row by Fortune/IBM Watson Health! Our ambulatory care team consistently achieves above a 4-star rating from our MedAdvantage plans.

If you want to join a team that will allow you to grow and provide care in an environment of excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Our vision, as a department within Asante Physician Partners, is to be your trusted health partner for life - every person, every time

For immediate consideration, please email your CV to Kaylee Strauch, Physician Recruiter at kaylee.strauch@asante.org

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.