Psychiatrist MD/DO - Adult Outpatient - Ruidoso, NM

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

*Maintains active or associate membership on PHS Medical Staff in good standing. Abides by all relevant obligations as set forth in the Rules and Regulations of Regulations of PHS Medical Staff Organization. Works in a collegial, facilitative manner with PHS physicians and all appropriate medical staff sections and departments.*Performs professional clinical duties as the psychiatrist of record for patients as directed, according to accepted standards of professional psychiatric practice. This includes collaboration and effective communication with nursing and ancillary staff, participation in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, and thorough documentation in medical record.*Participates in on-call duties in rotation with other staff psychiatrists as directed.*Active participation in initiatives to improve clinical and service quality as directed by program administration.*Serves in a leadership role in regard to the care of own patients. With input from nursing and ancillary staff, directing the course of treatment and educating staff.*Performs additional duties as directed.

Overview

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state’s largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees – including 1,200 providers and 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

About Ruidoso, NM

Nestled between the tall pines and mountain vistas at an elevation of 6,900 feet, Ruidoso is home to Presbyterian Lincoln County Medical Center, which has served the community and surrounding areas since 1950 when the facility first opened as the Ruidoso-Hondo Valley General Hospital.

With a population of nearly 20,000, Lincoln County offers many larger-town amenities in a smaller-community environment, including:

• Five public school districts throughout the area and a branch campus of Eastern New Mexico University that offers associate degree and various certificate programs.
• Many real estate listings for move-in ready homes, including gated communities and country club memberships, as well as developments for building or purchasing land close to town for ranching.
• Many local churches of various religious affiliations.

Things to Do:

• Skiing and snowboarding at Ski Apache on the sacred Sierra Blanca Mountain
• Fishing and other water activities at Grindstone Lake, Mescalero Lake, Alto Lake, and Rio Ruidoso
• Hiking and biking along many tree-lined trails and various outdoor activities
• Golfing at one of the seven public and private courses
• Shopping in the Midtown Shopping District for unique clothing, art, and restaurants
• Attending the horse races at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack
• Seeing a show at Spencer Theater or touring many of the many local art galleries

Benefits

• Nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available
• Generous Time Off Program (vacation, sick leave, CME, and holiday)
• CME Allowance (.45 FTE or above)
• Fully Paid Malpractice Insurance
• System wide EPIC EMR
• 403b retirement savings program with both matching program and employer contributions
• Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions
• Continuing Medical Education Allowance

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Position Type

Type of Opportunity: Full Time Work Schedule: Days

CredentialsMD/DOBC/BE PsychiatryNM Medical License

Questions?  Contact Susan Camenisch at scamenisc@phs.org or schedule an introductory call here.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.