Description

Pittsburgh Mercy is looking for a Physician - Adult Psychiatrist - Assertive Community Treatment Team.

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

Were a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our areas most vulnerable populations. We work with individuals and families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. Pittsburgh Mercy is one of the largest community health and social service providers and employers in Southwestern Pennsylvania. We reach out and offer help and hope to some of our communitys most vulnerable people and populations.

Pittsburgh Mercy has an excellent full-time employment opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physician to join our ambulatory team located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

Essential Functions and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Position:

• Provide direct services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of assigned out-patients and Respite residents
• Provider emergency crisis intervention during routine working hours Provide on-call coverage during non-routine hours (as necessary) Follow established clinical practice guidelines
• Provide procedural services within the scope of specialty training and clinical competence
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to treatment teams Provide education to the unit staff about relevant clinical issues in both formal and informal settings Participate in administrative duties as assigned.
• Communicate appropriately, following confidentiality guidelines, with internal and external providers to ensure quality and continuity of care Participate in the education of health professions students assigned to site rotations
• Medical record documentation will be in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain an active Pennsylvania physician/surgeon license, board certification in primary care specialty, and controlled substance registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration. Abide by the credentialing and re-credentialing policy.
• Maintain participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payer programs as required by administration.

Skills and Qualifications

• Management of chronic diseases and commonly encountered outpatient acute medical conditions.  
• Knowledge and competencies in understanding and collaborating with the regions behavioral health and social service system.
• Comfort providing above services to individuals with severe/persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and housing instability.
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania Physician/Surgeon License
• DEA License to prescribe controlled substances
• Board-Certification in primary care specialty
• Current Clearances (PA Act 33 and 34, Act 114 FBI Check)
• Valid State-Issued Drivers License

Why Pittsburgh Mercy

• Pittsburgh Mercy offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package that includes:
• Competitive base salary including sign-on bonus
• Excellent benefits including health/vision/dental insurances
• 403B with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance

Pittsburgh Mercy is a member of Trinity Health, serving in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. Our mission is to be a compassionate and transforming, healing presence within our communities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Note: Bargaining unit employees are governed by the terms and conditions of their respective collective bargaining agreements, which supersede the Employment-At-Will Statement.