Psychiatrists are encouraged to consider an outstanding practice opportunity with Liberty Healthcare.
A Medical Director is position currently available with Liberty Healthcare Corporation at the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric unit. This is a 38-bed hospital-based unit which serves both adult and geriatric patients. The Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital is situated in Detroit's southern suburbs. The hospital was established in 1926 and is part of the nationally-recognized Henry Ford Health System.
This is a position that will enjoy a mix of direct patient care and clinical leadership responsibilities, including:
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Providing clinical leadership to a team of four Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
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Providing inpatient psychiatric services to a caseload of adult and geriatric patients
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Providing consultative psychiatric services to the hospital’s emergency department and general medical service
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In partnership with the Director of Behavioral Health, ensuring all patients receive high-quality mental health services that are patient-centered and consistent with evidence based best practices
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Monitoring patient clinical outcomes and implementing quality improvement measures as necessary
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Actively participating in staff recruitment, retention and training activities
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Collaborating with a wide array of hospital and Liberty Healthcare leaders and stakeholders
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Ensuring the unit is in constant state of preparedness for both Joint Commission and CMS
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Conducting peer review activities and monitoring patient charts to ensure documentation supports treatment activity and third party payer requirements
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Providing consultation and clinical recommendations on difficult cases
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Participating in various medical staff and hospital committees
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Providing on-call services
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Participating in hospital-based education of medical students and other trainees
Direct patient care responsibilities are estimated at 75% and administrative/leadership responsibilities at 25%.
As Liberty Healthcare’s Medical Director, you can expect:
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Competitive annual compensation package
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Professional liability insurance
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Flexible full-time or part-time schedules
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Financial assistance with interview travel and relocation expenses, if necessary
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Assistance obtaining a medical license in Michigan, if necessary
Please note - Psychiatrists who are solely interested in clinical patient care (non-administrative) responsibilities are encouraged to apply. Part-time schedules - with the option to work weekdays and/or weekends will be considered.
