Physician

Responsibilities● Consults with the Admissions Department to ensure an expeditious admissions process, and that patients are medically appropriate for the level of care.● Completes a full medical history and physical within 24 hours of admission for all adolescent patients admitted to the Eating Disorder Program.● Meets with the patients on a weekly basis for patients admitted to the Eating Disorder Program.● Prescribes and oversees medications and/or medical interventions, as necessary.● Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Psychiatrist, Executive Director, and Clinical Director, to discuss individual treatment progress.● Acts on behalf of the treatment program when called upon; such interactions may include insurance companies, licensing, and accreditation bodies.● Documents, timely, in the EMR system, Kipu.● Assists program treatment staff in treatment planning.● Provides medical direction to the nursing staff and treatment team.● Responsible for proper implementation of waived testing policies and training.● Familiarizes and adopts the Philosophy, Mission, Goals, and Objectives of the Center For Discovery treatment programs.● Must refrain from comments and actions that directly contradict Discovery Behavioral Health’s treatment model.● Full adherence to the Discovery Behavioral Health policies and procedures.● Full adherence to health code policies, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and licensing regulations, including mandated trainings.● Full adherence to infection control guidelines.● Complies with Discovery Behavioral Health’s dress code.● Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the Treatment Team.● Has basic knowledge and ability to support Center For Discovery and Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program’s Clinical Models.● Serves as a positive role model to employees, patients, and guests through a caring and professional attitude.● Completes job tasks in a timely and accurate manner.● Maintains professional boundaries at all times.● Provides quality customer service in all interactions.● Willingness to evaluate personal processes and receive constructive feedback.● Must be able to work with and communicate with persons with differing multicultural backgrounds.● Demonstrates leadership abilities, tact, initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitudeThis is a Full Time position over the 8 bed Eating Disorder program.