Collaborating Psychiatrist - Part Time - 100% Remote - Oklahoma
Company: Optum
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: September 12, 2023
Job Description:
* Remote position for chart review and high-level oversight of
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners treating Home-based Medical Care
patients ** This is a remote, salaried position - 8 flexible hours
per week (part-time) ** Location is flexible - Oklahoma Medical
License required ** $10,000 Sign On Bonus *Because many of our
patients are frail and elderly, we deliver care primarily in the
comfort of their home. Our Program is also offered to eligible
patients--at no incremental financial cost--to them. We are not a
fee-for-service practice; we benefit economically only if we
deliver high-quality patient outcomes and satisfaction. As a
result, our clinical teams can spend quality-time caring for a
smaller number of patients, giving all patients the space, respect,
compassion and care they deserve. Our interdisciplinary teams
collaboratively manage our complex patient panels. These teams are
led by Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants,
with supporting care provided by RN Nurse Care Managers, Social
Workers, Pharmacists, Behavioral Health, and other employed team
members.The--Collaborating Psychiatrist (CP)--will serve as the
primary collaborating clinical supervisor for Behavioral Health
Advanced Practice Providers in applicable assigned
States.--Responsibilities of the CP include conducting routine
patient chart audits and fulfilling any state-specific requirements
as a collaborator which may include but not be limited to
attendance in meetings and ride-alongs virtually or in person.--The
CP will report to the assigned market medical director or regional
medical officer with clinical oversight and advisement from the
National Behavioral Health Leadership Team which includes the Chief
Behavioral Health Officer, Senior Medical Officer - Behavioral
Health, Vice President, Behavioral Health and Senior Director,
Behavioral Health.Primary Responsibilities:
- Support--Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Providers--with
in-person or telephonic clinical consultations, conduct regular
individual meetings, proactively provide performance feedback,
review and mentor and oversee provider education
- Hold collaborative practice agreement based on applicable State
and Company requirements
- Oversee the care provided by the Behavioral Health Advanced
Practice Providers in the home or virtually to include but not
limited to diagnosing, treating, prescribing for, and monitoring
patients
- Act as a consultative psychiatrist focused on stabilizing
clinically complex Behavioral Health patients
- Serve as psychiatric subject matter expert for health plans or
other business partners in the assigned division/region and as
appropriate, nationally
- Complete and sign all required documentation regarding
supervision and collaboration for Behavioral Health Advanced
Practice Providers within required timeframes
- Participate in targeted, virtual ride alongs with--Behavioral
Health Advanced Practice Providers--as well as targeted
comprehensive chart reviews to audit and coach selected
practitioners
- As needed, participate in clinical case rounds for
psychiatrically complex patients
- Demonstrate appropriate medical judgment and appropriate use of
resources with regards to care plans, diagnostic testing, and
referrals
- Keep current on relevant medical, behavioral research,
technology, and related issues by attending continuing education
courses, professional meetings and completing journal reviews
- Demonstrate appropriate medical judgment and appropriate use of
resources with regards to care plans, diagnostic testing, and
referrals
- Cross cover for Chief Behavioral Health Officer and other
Senior Medical Officers - BH as warranted
- Participate actively in all Peer Review activities
- Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as
assignedRequired Qualifications:
- Medicine License in the State of Oklahoma--free of any
restrictions, probations, or limitations
- Board Certified in Psychiatry, Geriatric, Consultation-Liaison,
or Psychosomatic sub-specialty
- DEA License
- Medical Doctorate or Doctorate of Osteopathy
- Experience in providing psychiatric care to a wide range of
patients including--those with chronic complex medical
conditions
- 2+ years practicing as a Psychiatrist required
- Experience in managing the medical and clinical practice of
physicians and multi-disciplinary staff in Behavioral Health
treatment settings
- Must be in active clinical practice in which no less than 20
hours per week shall involve direct patient care
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred
Qualifications:
- 5+ years practicing as a Psychiatrist--
- Home-based Medical Care and Supervision experience
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