Psychiatrist - San Joaquin General Hospital

Recruitment #0825-EH8003-E1 • Full-time • Continuous opening

About the role

San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH) is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services, including telemedicine, to SJGH and its federally qualified clinic. The role involves supervising and teaching family medicine and internal medicine residents, collaborating with nurse practitioners and other providers, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services and telemedicine to SJGH and its federally qualified clinic.
• Supervise and teach family medicine and internal medicine residents on scheduled rotations.
• Collaborate with providers, including nurse practitioners.
• Maintain all required medical licenses (California Medical Board, DEA) and submit documentation for credentialing every three years.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations for billing reimbursement (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
• Maintain and update medical records in SJGH’s electronic system, including using telehealth tools.
• Schedule appointments, ensure timely documentation, and participate in peer reviews.
• Evaluate and treat individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders; prescribe medications.
• Follow Medi-Cal Medication Formulary, Black Box warning procedures, and treatment authorization protocols.
• Maintain at least 60% productivity for patient care services and ensure accurate billing documentation.
• Follow SJGH Clinic Model for service delivery, including managing appointments and caseloads.
• Special assignments may include after-hours coverage or additional services eligible for supplemental pay.

Qualifications

Physicians interested in this employment opportunity should contact Sam Cheun at scheun@sjgh.org or (209) 468-7781, and CMO Sheela Kapre at sskapre@sjgh.org.

Benefits

• $20,000 Board Certification pay.
• 5% supplement for in-patient assignments.
• Resident oversight supplemental pay.
• Call rotation supplemental pay.
• Medical malpractice coverage (tail coverage).
• Paid CME.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pension plan.
• 125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan.
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan.
• 401a Plan.
• 30 days of annual leave (33 days after two years, 35 days after 6 years, 40 days after 8 years).
• Loan forgiveness support.
• Visa sponsorship.

Pay

Approximate annual base salary: $381,744.