PROGRAM LEADER, SALOMON ACUTE SERVICES PROGRAM Psychiatric Clinical Administrator, MDH - #26-009282-0004
State of Maryland · United States
Job Description
The Program Leader directly supervises the three physicians of the building. This involvescarrying out the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) process as described in the Medical Staff policies. The program leader will review the team physician's Individualized Plan of Care (IPOCs) in the medical record to assure that appropriate problems have been developed and that SMART goals (Specific Measurable Attainable Reasonable Time Limited) have been identified. The program leader will review Progress Note for each psychiatrist at least bimonthly per the OPPE policy. Theprogram leader will visit one team meeting a month in addition to the Length of Staymeeting to assess Team Dynamics, and to observe the team's IPOC process, includingidentification and operationalization of signature risk signs. The individual will attend each Team's monthly 'Length of Stay' (LOS) meeting to comment on complex patients andassure adherence to recommendations from previous LOS meetings. The individual willprovide clinical supervision to the psychiatrists regarding complicated cases.
The program leader should ensure that physician absences do not overlap, and shouldassure that physicians' records are closed when they leave on vacation. The program leader does not supervise or manage the Salomon provider or their schedule, though thatprovider may exchange coverage with the Salomon psychiatrists as a matter ofprofessional courtesy.
The program leader will supervise the activities of the treatment mall indirectly; they donot supervise rehab staff directly, but act to advise rehab supervisors strategically, with a particular focus on keeping the treatment mall integrated into to the recovery model.
The program leader will be in close communication with the other Program Leaders, Clinical Director, and Associate Clinical Director, to assess transfers into the Salomon program.With the assistance of hospital data analyst and appropriate clinical staff, the programleader will accumulate data to evaluate attainment of Performance Improvement (Pl) goals for the program as a whole. At the same time, as part of individual supervision, the program leader will assist physicians in developing Pl projects for their units related to the medical staff.
The Program Leader must be a credentialed member of the medical staff and serve oncommittees as assigned by the clinical director, and serve on committees in an ex-officio role.
The Program Leader may be required to act in the role of an ad hoc unit director or unitpsychiatrist, whether in Salomon or in another building. In this role they may be required to lead team meetings, lead other psychiatrists, and manage patients. This will necessarily involve admitting, discharging and transferring patients, along with appropriate completion of all the attendant paperwork, per hospital policy.
This position requires 24/7 availability and is required for emergencies and on-call coverage. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Physicians under the licensing requirements for Physicians.
Experience: As required for certification in Psychiatry by the American Medical Association Specialty Board or other Board approved by the Maryland Board of Physicians.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS1. Applicants for this classification must be board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Medical Specialties, or other Board approved by the Maryland Board of Physicians.
2. Applicants for this classification must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of a current Maryland medical license and board certification should be attached to the application.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. SELECTION PROCESSThis is a Management Service positions and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume must be uploaded to the application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov .
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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Details
| Company | State of Maryland |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |