## Remote Psychiatry Physician at Sanford Health: Revolutionizing Rural Mental Healthcare ### Role Overview Sanford Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced BE/BC General Psychiatrist to join our innovative Sanford Virtual Hospital team. This is a unique opportunity to provide critical mental health services to patients in underserved rural communities via telehealth. As a Remote Psychiatry Physician, you will play a vital role in expanding access to care and improving the lives of individuals who may otherwise face significant barriers to receiving treatment. This position offers a flexible schedule with shifts rotating between nights and weekends. You will be compensated on a shift-based plan with an hourly rate of $189, plus a retention incentive for qualified candidates. You’ll have the opportunity to work virtually from your home office (in approved states), utilizing state-of-the-art telehealth technologies to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. ### A Day in the Life As a Remote Psychiatry Physician at Sanford Health, your day will be dynamic and rewarding. You'll start by reviewing scheduled patient appointments and preparing for virtual consultations. Your responsibilities will include: * **Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations:** Providing real-time psychiatric evaluations to patients in emergency rooms at both tertiary centers and rural critical access hospitals. * **Inpatient Rounding:** Conducting patient rounds on behavioral health units and consulting on medical floors during weekend shifts. * **Comprehensive Assessments:** Performing thorough psychiatric assessments, including history and physical examinations, to diagnose mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders in patients aged 5 and above. * **Treatment Planning:** Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, which may involve medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions. * **Crisis Intervention:** Providing crisis intervention and stabilization services to patients experiencing acute psychiatric emergencies. * **Collaboration:** Working closely with local clinicians and nurses to ensure comprehensive patient care. * **Documentation:** Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters in the electronic health record. Throughout the day, you will leverage telehealth technologies to connect with patients, conduct virtual examinations, and monitor their progress. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide holistic and patient-centered care. ### Why Remote South Dakota? While this position is remote, understanding the context of South Dakota and its rural communities is essential. South Dakota faces unique challenges in providing access to mental healthcare, particularly in rural areas. By joining Sanford Virtual Hospital, you will be directly addressing these challenges and making a tangible difference in the lives of South Dakotans. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings care close to home. Sanford Health is re-imaging how care is delivered to our rural communities by expanding our virtual care options. Through a commitment to providing the right care at the right time in the right place, improving access to care by creating a reliable, easy to use connection for patients, families and clinicians, and elevating the human experience to engage patients and families in whole-person care, you can be sure you're making a difference. ### Career Path Sanford Health is committed to providing its employees with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. As a Remote Psychiatry Physician, you can pursue various career paths, including: * **Leadership Roles:** Advancing into leadership positions within the Sanford Virtual Hospital, such as Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer. * **Specialization:** Focusing on a specific area of psychiatry, such as child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, or addiction psychiatry. * **Research:** Participating in research projects to advance the understanding and treatment of mental illness. * **Teaching:** Mentoring and training medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals. Sanford Health offers a comprehensive professional development program to support your career goals. This program includes mentorship opportunities, continuing medical education courses, and leadership training programs. ### Salary and Benefits Sanford Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package to attract and retain top talent. The hourly rate for this position is $189. In addition to the hourly rate, qualified candidates may be eligible for a retention incentive of $75,000, forgiven over 3 years. While the exact salary may vary based on experience and qualifications, the expected annual salary range for this role is $280,000 to $350,000. The comprehensive benefits package includes: * Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays) * Retirement Plan with Employer Match * Disability Insurance * Life Insurance * Professional Liability Insurance * Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Wellness Programs * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) ### Sanford Health Culture Sanford Health is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their well-being and professional development. Our core values are: * **Integrity:** We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior. * **Excellence:** We strive for continuous improvement and deliver the highest quality care. * **Innovation:** We embrace new ideas and technologies to improve patient outcomes. * **Respect:** We treat all individuals with dignity and compassion. * **Teamwork:** We collaborate effectively to achieve common goals. ### How to Apply If you are a passionate and dedicated psychiatrist looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply for the Remote Psychiatry Physician position at Sanford Health. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online through the Sanford Health Careers website. Please make sure all licensures are up to date, and any prior possible experience has been clearly displayed on the resume. ### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. **What states are eligible for remote work?** *The specific list of eligible states may vary, so please confirm with the recruiter during the application process. Some states may have exclusions.* 2. **What is the typical shift schedule?** *The schedule is flexible and involves rotating between nights and weekends. Specific shift times will be discussed during the interview process.* 3. **What telehealth platform does Sanford Health use?** *Sanford Health utilizes a state-of-the-art telehealth platform that is user-friendly and HIPAA compliant. Training on the platform will be provided.* 4. **What support is available to remote physicians?** *Remote physicians have access to a dedicated support team, including local clinicians and nurses, as well as IT support.* 5. **How does Sanford Health ensure patient privacy and security in telehealth?** *Sanford Health adheres to strict privacy and security protocols to protect patient information, including using HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms and implementing robust data encryption measures.* 6. **What is the credentialing process for remote physicians?** *The credentialing process involves verifying your education, training, and licensure. Sanford Health will assist you in obtaining the necessary credentials.* 7. **Are there opportunities for continuing medical education (CME)?** *Yes, Sanford Health provides a CME allowance to support your professional development.* 8. **What is the patient population like?** *You will be serving a diverse patient population, including individuals from rural communities with a wide range of mental health needs.* 9. **What is the call coverage schedule?** *Call coverage responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.* 10. **What is the typical patient volume per shift?** *Patient volume may vary depending on the shift and the needs of the patients being served.*