Psychiatrist

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is seeking a licensed Weekend Moonlighting Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric patient care at their 122-bed, general acute care community hospital in Torrington, Connecticut. The role involves managing Friday evening and night call from home, on-site daily rounding and consults on Saturday and Sunday, and overnight phone call only from home. Join an expert team of caregivers utilizing advanced technology to serve the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.

Practice Info

• Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut
• Serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut
• Behavioral Health Department

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct patient care, including initial patient assessment, evaluation through examination, and development of a detailed medical history
• Writes orders for diagnostic studies, medications, treatments, and other matters pertaining to patient care
• Charts observations, test results, and all patient communication in medical record as dictated by CHH Hospital Policy and Procedure, ensuring patient records are treated as confidential information
• Reviews and interprets results of diagnostic studies and tests and incorporates information into a care plan
• Arranges for appropriate follow-up/care referral for patients, and provides recommendations for follow-up with other healthcare providers as required
• Provides healthcare and discharge information to patients and families and writes discharge instructions, including advising on the use of various medications
• Determines and discusses diagnosis/differential diagnosis with patient, and documents on chart and charge slip
• Ensures the confidentiality of patient information and develops and maintains good customer relations

Shift & Schedule

• Friday Night and Weekend Call Coverage for Inpatient Psychiatry, Crisis Intervention, C & L
• Friday evening/night call from home
• On-site daily rounding and consults on Saturday and Sunday with overnight phone call only from home

Qualifications

• M.D. or PhD and 3 years of job related experience (Required)
• 3rd year licensed Residents also eligible (Required)
• Clinical experience required
• State of CT license required
• DEA required
• Controlled Substance required
• CPR required