Psychiatrist MD or DO
- Job Category: Clinical
- Primary Location: North Wales, PA
- Schedule: Full-time
- Req #: 408570
Sign-On Bonus Offered for External Candidates
Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in North Wales, PA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. We offer a variety of solutions that meet the unique needs of our workforce and the patients they serve. From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care.
We are committed to your well-being and growth, offering a comprehensive package of perks and benefits with varying eligibility based on role, including:
- Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonuses
- Flexible work models & paid time off when you need it
- Health and well-being benefits like health insurance, 401k matching, and other family support and wellness resources
- Professional development with CME reimbursement and dedicated learning time to advance your career
Primary Responsibilities:
- Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans
- Collaborate with clinicians on patient care to provide supportive care to shared patient
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Act as collaborating physician to PMHNP colleagues and provide appropriate support as needed
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Clear, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in the state of Pennsylvania
- Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
- Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting
- Experience working with patients in different age groups, including children through geriatrics
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $225,000 to $393,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Competitive compensation
- Dedicated CME time and allowance
- Robust retirement package
- Student loan repayment program (available in specific locations)
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) – discount on UnitedHealth Group (UHG) stock
- Physician partnership and incentive opportunities with Optum
- Growth, additional income opportunities and more

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