Physician, Psychiatry - Adult

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Appleton
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring

Ascension Wisconsin - Ascension Medical Group is looking for a Full Time Psychiatrist to join our elite team!

Why Join Our Team

About Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth

+ 350-beds with employed primary, specialty and subspecialty care clinicians

+ New 90 bed hospital tower with much of the campus undergoing recent renovations

+ Committed to delivering high-quality, cost effective care to all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, regardless of their ability to pay

+ Strong 24/7 Hospitalist, Emergency Care and ICU services

+ Certified stroke and chest pain center - Level III trauma center

About Fox Cities

+ Wisconsin's Fox Cities are anchored by Neenah, Menasha, and Appleton - a unique mixture of urban style and small-town charm

+ Ideally located in Northeastern Wisconsin, just 100 miles to Milwaukee, 30 miles to Green Bay, 200 miles to Chicago, and 100 miles to Madison

+ Fox Cities Performing Arts Center offers Broadway shows and a plethora of entertainment varieties

+ Convenient access to over 15,000 lakes and countless opportunities for leisure including sailing, skiing, golfing, fishing, biking, hiking, camping

+ Patient draw area of 230,000

+ Fast growing, safe, family-oriented community with a relatively low cost of living

About Ascension Medical GroupWhen you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

What You Will Do

Ascension Wisconsin is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist for our Behavioral Health Team.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Wisconsin to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

+ General Adult Psychiatry practice

+ Mix of inpatient and outpatient care

+ Join a multi-disciplinary Practice Consisting of:

+ Psychiatrists

+ Certified Behavioral Health NP

+ Psychologists

+ Social Workers

+ AODA Counselors

+ Practice will entail new patient evals and follow-up visits

+ Strong referral base with established methodology for appropriate referrals

Responsibilities:

+ Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.

+ Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.

+ Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.

+ Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.

+ Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

+ Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

What You Will Need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required Credential(s):

+ Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Licensure is dependent on state associate works in.

Preferred Credential(s):

Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA). Verified by local Credentialing Office.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Visa Eligibility

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfEEO is the Law Poster SupplementPlease note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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