Virtual Psychiatrist

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care:
We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education:

We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research:
We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The UNC Department of Psychiatry is seeking an Open Rank Psychiatrist to work virtually providing psychiatric care to inpatient individuals and individuals in emergency departments via our EPIC platform. You will work virtually, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team at Jonas Hills Hospital and other entities within the UNC Health system. The candidate will maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records ( EPIC ) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

This position offers the flexibility of virtual work while making a significant impact on the lives of those in need. The primary shift would be weekdays, daytime hours and yet require participation in the call pool for occasional weekend coverage. This is a fixed term faculty position. Appointment rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• Board eligible/certified psychiatrist.
• Eligible for a state of North Carolina medical license.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Telepsychiatry experience preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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