Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to serve as a Supervising Provider for our team (up to 4) Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in the state of Georgia. This part-time, fully remote role requires the candidate to hold a valid Georgia medical license, specialize in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and have a strong commitment to collaborative patient care. The position involves entering into a nurse protocol agreement with our NPs to provide oversight, support, and guidance in accordance with state regulations. The role does not involve direct patient care and should involve 2-5 hours per month of work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Nurse Protocol Agreement: Enter into and maintain a nurse protocol agreement with Nurse Practitioners, ensuring compliance with Georgia state requirements.
- Supervision and Support: Provide clinical supervision, guidance, and support to Nurse Practitioners, ensuring high standards of psychiatric care.
- Consultation: Be available for regular remote consultations with NPs, offering expertise and support in complex cases and clinical decision-making.
- Compliance: Ensure that all practices comply with state laws, regulations, and organizational policies related to NP supervision.
- Communication: Foster open and effective remote communication with NPs and other healthcare team members to promote a collaborative care environment.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to the supervision and nurse protocol agreement as required by state regulations. (Review 10% of charts on a quarterly basis and within 30 days when an adverse event occurs)
- Professional Development: Stay current with best practices, advances in psychiatry, and changes in healthcare regulations that impact NP practice.
Qualifications:
- Medical License: Active and unrestricted medical license to practice psychiatry in the state of Georgia.
- Specialty: Board-certified in Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent psychiatry.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in psychiatry preferred.
- Collaboration: Prior experience working in a nurse protocol/collaborative agreement or supervisory role with Nurse Practitioners is highly desirable.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective remote interaction.
- Compliance: Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing NP practice and collaborative agreements in Georgia.
- Insured: Maintains active professional liability insurance
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