About The Role

Provides on-call comprehensive Psychiatric and Medical care to the patients of Central State Hospital including taking referrals from outside hospitals, admission of patients, physical examinations, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care for patients of medical conditions, as well as attending to any emergency need throughout the entire hospital while on-call. Performs all tasks and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner; other related duties as assigned.

Conduct rounds on patients admitted on weekends.

Conduct follow-up rounds with patients that are on a one-on-one assignment and could possibly cause self-harm.

Attends and participates in medical, clinical and administrative meetings, as assigned; Participates in hospital performance improvement initiatives.

Completes all annually required training according to established timeframes; other related duties as assigned.

Required

Must have completed Medical School and hold a valid Kentucky Medical License and active DEA license.
Must have experience in adult psychiatry and must have completed a minimum of two years in an approved psychiatric residency program.
Level of Education: Doctoral Degree
Must have and maintain valid and active driver’s license