University Health Physicians , an academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in conjunction with its major teaching facility Truman Medical Centers/University Health (TMC/UH). Our multi-specialty doctors provide patient care at the primary teaching hospitals and their clinics. UHP administrative staff provides group practice management activities including billing and reimbursement services.

University Health Physicians and Truman Medical Centers Lakewood are currently seeking a full-time Geriatric Psychiatrist to join our medical staff in providing psychiatric coverage of our 16-bed geriatric psychiatric acute care unit.

This position will work as leader of a multi-disciplinary team that includes psychiatry residents, medical students, psychologists, medical social workers, dieticians, nurses and recreation therapists. Other duties will include: helping to cover our inpatient mental health units during physician absences, consultation liaison services to medical center and teaching of psychiatry residents and medical students. Participation in hospital-based committees and providing lectures to other medical specialties is encouraged.

The qualified candidate will have graduated from an accredited medical school, completing a residency in psychiatry (experience in geriatric psychiatry preferred, but not required)

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UHP provides a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation. The Department of Psychiatry is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates please contact or forward your CV to:

Miguel Meneses

University Health Physicians

Human Resources

2310 Holmes Street, Suite 800

Kansas City, MO 64108

Miguel.Meneses@tmcmed.org

Phone: (816) 404-2576

Fax: (816) 404-8421

EOE – M/F/Vet/Disabled

Required Skills

Required Experience

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3 years leadership/supervisory experience in the paper industry

• Minimum of seven (7) years previous production experience on paper machines (cylinder board exp. preferred)

• Demonstrated involvement in the implementation of safety initiatives

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• BS in Paper Science or Chemical engineering preferred but other engineering degree will be considered

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Dynamic, flexible team player with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
• Good Interpersonal skills and ability to influence people
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and other software applications as required for the business.

• • Strong organizational skills.

    • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence people.
    • Good organization/project management skills.
    • Excellent written and oral communications skills
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office and other software applications as required for the business.

     

    SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

    • General schedule is 7 am - 5 pm - Monday - Friday during normal business hours. Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
    • Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
    • Awkward movements while working on equipment.
    • Lifting up to 20 lbs.
    • Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.

     

    KEY COMPETENCIES:

    • Integrity & Trust
    • Action Oriented