Medical Director Physician

Are you a skilled and experienced psychiatrist seeking an enriching practice opportunity in addition to serving in a leadership position?

Sierra Vista Hospital in Sacramento, CA is hiring a Chief Medical Officer.

Sierra Vista Hospital is a 171-bed full-service behavioral health facility, committed to providing top-notch care to patients and their families throughout Northern and Central California. We invite you to join our team and work in a supportive, collegial environment that values work / life balance.

Job Details:

• Full-time, 1099 / Independent Contractor arrangement with a daily case load of 16-18 adult and / or child / adolescent patients.
• Inpatient setting with a focus on regular rounding, admissions, discharges, and treatment team leadership.
• Outpatient setting is available if interested in extra income.
• CMO duties include administration, management, development and clinical work. The ideal candidate will have Medical Director level experience and must have 3-5 years of clinical experience in an inpatient behavioral health facility.
• CMO monthly stipend is offered.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• MD / DO degree from an accredited program is required.
• Board certified in Psychiatry is required.
• Board eligible / certified in C / A Psychiatry preferred.
• Licensed to practice in the State of California or ability to obtain a license.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience is preferred.
• Meets all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to build a collaborative and supportive culture for our medical program.
• Strong management and proven leadership skills required.
• Ability to organize and facilitate meetings and outcomes.
• Willingly accepts direction in achievement of organization s objectives.
• Organizational skills, including working collaboratively with others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision to other physicians and clinical staff.
• Medical Staff and Executive Team committee and meeting participation.
• Quality improvement initiatives, risk management and service utilization management.

To learn more and to apply, reach out today!

Diana Stellhorn UHS In-house Physician Recruiter, Behavioral Health Division

Sierra Vista Hospital is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's leading hospital management companies.