General Information
Job Description | AST PHYSCN | Working Title | Physician Specialist (Psychiatry Outpatient) |
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Job Code | 000772 | Grade | 6 |
Department Name | SOM Neuroscience - D02016 | Department Head | Christopher Fichtner |
Supervisor | Christopher Fichtner | Effective Date | 01/17/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
Under medical supervision, the Physician Specialist practices medicine in an outpatient psychiatry office. Diagnose and treat illness; completes examinations; counsels and instructs patients; instructs and educates trainees and/ or staff; and may assist in public relations efforts. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. | Required |
Experience Requirements
Experience | Requirement |
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UCR has three levels of physicians; all levels require completion of medical residency and are distinguished by board certification status and years of experience. | Required |
Junior Physician requires board eligibility and must successfully pass the board exam within 18 months of hire. | Required |
Physician requires board certification and must have a minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. | Preferred |
Senior Physician requires board certification and must have a minimum of 2 years of experience post internship/residency. | Preferred |
Background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. | Preferred |
Must meet UC credentialing requirements. | Required |
Experience in behavioral health inpatient and outpatient settings. | Preferred |
License Requirements
License | Requirement |
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Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. | Required |
Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number. | Required |
Certification Requirements
Certification | Requirement |
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. | Required |
Eligible to sit for board certification in a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Board certification required within 18 months of hire. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Specialty Patient Care: Physician Specialists engage in specialty direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of his/her overall professional responsibility. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to: 1. Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment, and, when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge. 2. Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians who routinely manage the care of patients. 3. Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team. 4. Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. 5. Instruct residents, interns, and students in a designated specialized medical service. | 80 |
Communication: Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor-friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment. | 20 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. | Required |
Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities. | Required |
Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. | Required |
Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. | Required |
Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition | Requirement |
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Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
Medical Center/Clinic |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: Yes |