Psychiatrist - San Joaquin General Hospital

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Psychiatrist - San Joaquin General Hospital

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For Physicians interested in this employment opportunity, please contact Sam Cheun at scheun@sjgh.org or 209-468-7781 and CMO Sheela Kapre at sskapre@sjgh.org

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provide psychiatric services and consideration for telemedicine to SJGH and its federally qualified clinic.
• Supervise and teach family medicine and internal medicine residents on scheduled rotations. Collaborate with providers, including nurse practitioners.
• Maintain all required medical licenses (California Medical Board, DEA) and submit documentation for credentialing every three years.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations for billing reimbursement (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicaid, etc.).
• Maintain and update medical records in SJGH’s electronic system, including using telehealth tools.
• Schedule appointments, ensure timely documentation, and participate in peer reviews.
• Evaluate and treat individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders; prescribe medications.
• Follow Medi-Cal Medication Formulary, Black Box warning procedures, and treatment authorization protocols.
• Maintain at least 60% productivity for patient care services and ensure accurate billing documentation.
• Follow SJGH Clinic Model for service delivery, including managing appointments and caseloads.
• Special Assignments may include after-hours coverage or additional services eligible for supplemental pay.

BENEFITS

The County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits and compensation for this position include:

• $20,000 Board Certification pay
• 5% Supplement for in-patient assignments
• Resident oversight supplemental pay
• Call rotation supplemental pay
• Medical malpractice coverage (tail coverage)
• Paid CME
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pension Plan
• 125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan
• 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• 401a Plan
• 30 days of annual leave (33 days after two years, 35 days after 6 years, 40 days after 8 years)
• Loan Forgiveness Support
• Visa Sponsorship

HOW TO APPLY

For Physicians interested in this employment opportunity, please contact Sam Cheun at scheun@sjgh.org or 209-468-7781 and CMO Sheela Kapre at sskapre@sjgh.org


Click on a link below to apply for this position:
Fill out the Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email, or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$381,744 Annual Base Salary. Competitive benefits.