Psychiatrist - Consultation Liaison
Tower Health

West Reading, Pennsylvania

Posted in Health and Safety


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Job Info


Overview

Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet® Recognized for Nursing Excellence, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pa., Reading Hospital is a 714-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including: Reading HealthPlex , McGlinn Cancer Institute , Miller Regional Heart Center, Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing , an emergency department that includes a Level I Trauma Center and the Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) . With more than 1,000 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across 49 locations, Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines. It is the recipient of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals' Award™ (2022) and received a 5-Star Rating from CMS.

Responsibilities

Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University in Philadelphia. It also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading; home healthcare services provided by Tower Health at Home; and a network of urgent care facilities across the Tower Health service area. Tower Health offers a connected network of physicians, specialists, and providers across the area.

Tower Health and Acadia Healthcare have formed a joint venture, Tower Behavioral Health (TBH) in Reading, PA. The beautiful 83- acre campus is comprised of a state-of-the-art 144- bed inpatient facility, with multiple levels of outpatient services. TBH is actively recruiting and hiring Adult, Child and Adolescent Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatrists and will continue to do so over the next 3 years, as services expand, and we provide evidenced based clinical services. We have a wide range of positions available including full-time staff psychiatrists, weekend, evening and overnight coverage.

Berks County offers excellent schools, colleges, parks, and a multitude of cultural, recreational, shopping and sporting attractions are in the vicinity. You will enjoy country living with easy accessibility to shore points, two airports and major metro areas, such as Philadelphia, Washington DC and New York City.

Details for this full-time inpatient consultation position:

  • This position will be at Reading Hospital
  • Consulting Psychiatrist comes to assess any Reading Hospital inpatient with psychiatric need
  • 2 extenders will review each case before the physician arrives
  • Busiest Emergency Department in Pennsylvania with 100,000 visits annually
  • 30-bed Medical Complexity Unit
  • 10-bed, fully secured Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit
  • Telepsychiatry supports night hours
Additional Psychiatric services offered by Tower Health, but not within this provider's job description, include: Extensive outpatient services throughout Berks County, including partial hospitalization and an Assertive Community Treatment Program. Other services include Medication Assisted Treatment, Behavioral Medicine Pain Management, and a Senior Assessment Program.

We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Educational loan assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Attractive physician incentive program
  • Generous CME stipends and time off
  • Claims-made malpractice insurance including tail coverage
  • 403b and 457b retirement plans with company match through Lincoln Financial
  • Excellent health/dental/vision benefits
  • Spousal job search support
Contact Name: Brittany Kulp

Contact Email: Brittany.Kulp@towerhealth.org

Contact Phone: 484-587-9535 (Call or Text)

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Qualifications

Certification and Licensure
  • BC/BE American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or American Osteopathic Certification
  • PA Medical Physician and Surgeon License
New graduates are welcome to apply.

Required Skills
  • Dictation and Transcription Skills
  • Excellent Communications Skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills


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