Description
RWJBarnabas Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in New Jersey, is seeking a Tele-nocturnist psychiatrist to support its PESS/crisis units and inpatient psychiatric units throughout the system. This position allows for a great work life balance as it is completely remote. The basis of this position will be to respond to evaluations and requests from several of the RWJBarnabas Health facilities.
More about the role:
Physicians provide psychiatric services from a remote location via computer/phone on patients at RWJBH locations. The RWJBH Transfer Center will manage and triage communications with the physician. Coverage of the following shifts: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (2 days per week, as assigned).
Example services provided include:
o Voluntary admission with or without telepsych, to include admission orders.
o Involuntary admission with telepsych to include commitment paperwork.
o Phone discussions and discharges with PESS sites.
o Phone recommendations for intervention for inpatient or PESS patients.
o Manage/start medications including PRN’s, standing, and home medications.
o Shifts from 4 pm – 12 am
o 100% remote per-diem shifts
o Nights only- $165/hour
Requirements:
- NJ licensed or eligible for licensure
- BC/BE in Board-certified in Geriatric or Adult Psychiatry
If you are interested in learning more about this position or wish to apply directly, please contact us at Nancy.Harbison@RWJBH.org.
About RWJBarnabas Health:
RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, treating over 3 million patients a year. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH in New Brunswick and Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and four accountable care organizations. RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s second largest private employer – with more than 32,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns – and routinely captures national awards for its outstanding quality and safety.
