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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50253703 |
Description Activated On: 2/24/2025 1:32:05 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The person in this position is an essential employee. Responsible for thorough workup of all patients under their care, including performing detailed psychiatric examinations and making appropriate diagnosis in keeping with the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Prescribes the indicated treatment orders and interprets consultations, laboratory and other findings. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Makes unit rounds daily. Acts as Team Director in conducting Team meetings and is responsible for formulating Individual Comprehensive Treatment Plans (ICTPs) drawing upon the expertise and advice of the interdisciplinary staff to establish treatment goals and to assure that the treatment modalities recommended at team meetings are provided. Develops the treatment program for the continued progress and improvement of all patients under his/her care. Confers with the interdisciplinary staff and consulting medical staff/ Confers with patients and their families on treatment and care to prepare them for re-entry in the community. The psychiatrist is responsible for the overall treatment of patients and has full authority to make medication selection appropriate for treatment Prepares comprehensive reports of detailed psychiatric examinations, weekly and monthly progress notes, monthly team reviews and revision of individual treatment plans, and discharge summaries. Also prepares the competency assessments. Attends assigned medical staff and hospital committee meetings and participates in committee work as assigned. Maintains all requirements for continued medical licensure and maintains a current license to practice medicine. Executes commitment procedures. Attends court hearings to testify at the hospital as well as at the courthouse in regard to habeas corpus hearings, competency hearings and guardianship hearings. Participates in the Community Support Plan (CSP) procedure for all patients, developing a discharge plan involving viable housing and follow-up treatment. With team presents the discharge plan and post-discharge treatment needs (medication, laboratory, programs, etc.) the patient will require to assemble community representatives at the CSP meeting. Post-discharge, will confer with the community psychiatrist regarding follow-up care. On occasion will visit community hospitals, jail, etc., to evaluate a referral or recommend treatment interventions. Is available to attend all medical and psychiatric emergencies during the hours of 8:30am to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday. Participates in noon (1200-1300) coverage schedule on a rotating basis and if needed participates in the on-campus evening, weekend, and holiday on-call responsibility. For psychiatric emergencies, responds to hospital/patient emergencies by assuming a leadership role to provide direction and management expertise. Provides the patient with individual instruction, medical treatment or medication as indicated by clinical assessment and the hospital's policies. Utilizes verbal techniques to address patient concerns and prescribes appropriate medications, when necessary, to assist in de-escalation. Directs placement of patient in restraints, as a last resort, and ensures resolution of the emergency situation. For medical emergencies, announces the medical emergency and initiates appropriate medical actions/interventions. Assumes a leadership role to provide direction and management as necessary. Following the emergency, takes appropriate action according to CSSH Policies and Procedures. For disaster/emergencies, e.g. fires, earthquakes, floods, hazardous materials incidents, utility interruptions or transportation accidents, follows basic emergency procedures as contained in CSSH Policies and Procedures. Performs risk management education by enforcing hospital standards of documentation, legibility and use of accepted abbreviations and notation, by participating in the development of guidelines for informed consent, by peer review activities and presentation of case in a case conference milieu. Maintains awareness of American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association and appropriate DHS policies, guidelines and standards for licensing, privileging and patient care. Completes Medicare billing forms as appropriate for all treatment interventions involving Medicare Part B eligible patients. Mentors students on clinical rotations. Serves as a collaborating physician for the psychiatry Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. Participates in hospital and department PI plans by performing assigned audits and reviews as required. Obtains and maintains crisis response intervention certificate from current commonwealth vendor and utilizes skills appropriately. Obtains and maintains current CPR certificate. Complies with all applicable Agency, Program Office, Federal, and State requirements and mandates. Ensures completeness of clinical portions of all charts and ensures adequate documentation and justification of treatment methods. Performs other related duties as assigned. ADA Essential Functions: 1. Performs comprehensive admission and annual psychiatry examination, pertain to neurological examination and history for all designated patients. 2. Psychiatry diagnosis, treatment goals and plans based on evaluation of the patient. 3. Attends to patient’s psychiatry needs and provides treatment, diagnostic workup and consultation referrals as necessary. 4. Provides noon coverage and attends to all medical and psychiatric emergencies throughout the hospital. 5. Attends assigned hospital committees meetings as a psychiatric representative. 6. Participates in hospital and department PI plans. 7. Participates in the on-campus evening, weekend, and holiday on-call responsibility as needed. 8. Serves as a collaborating physician for the Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. 9. Obtains and maintains Crisis Response intervention certificate from current Commonwealth vendor, and utilizes skills appropriately. 10. Obtains and maintains current CPR certificate. 11. Registers in the Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program System and complies with query requirements. 12. Complies with all applicable Agency, Program Office, Federal and State requirements and mandates. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Serves as Treatment Team Director and is responsible for the psychiatric care of all patients in assigned unit; consults with supervisor for complex psychiatric issues. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. PA Medical License 2. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration 3. Basic Life Support Certification 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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