Moonlighting Psychiatrist - M

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide necessary and desirable medical care within the Physician’s specialty to Dartmouth-Hitchcock patients.
• Rotate call coverage with other physicians and allied health professionals in his or her specialty (as applicable).
• Remain in close proximity as directed by department chair or designee while on call.
• Spend time on administrative and record-keeping matters pertaining to the Physician’s medical practice.
• Provide clinical and related administrative services and actively participate in and contribute to DHC’s academic endeavors.
• Abide by Dartmouth Health Bylaws for the Professional Staff and Code of Conduct.
• Review records and detailed medical history from patient(s).
• Determine appropriate diagnosis (diagnoses) and treatment plan(s).
• Order appropriate screening and diagnostic tests and studies.
• Obtain informed consent for treatment diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and studies.
• Interpret and evaluate test and study results.
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and medical devices in accordance within specialty scope of practice and applicable rules and regulations.
• Initiate referrals to other providers as necessary.
• Initiate admission/discharge of patients, if applicable.
• Provide consultation, education, and counseling regarding the management of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
• Encourage behavioral change and assist with self-management skills to improve overall health, within specialty scope of practice.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide patient and family-centered care.
• Insure the patient’s right to privacy, confidentiality and informed consent.
• Supervise APP’s as directed.
• Participate in continuing medical education (CME).
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in academic responsibilities assigned by the Department Chair or designee, to include, but are not limited to:
  • Leading small group resident conferences
  • Training of Residents
  • Teaching medical and other health professional students
  • Participating in clinical trials or other sponsored research
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Advanced clinical degree (MD or DO)
• Post graduate training in residency program
• Current New Hampshire Medical License
• Current or eligible for ABMS Board Certification (to be obtained within 5 years)
• Active hospital staff membership