Supervising Psychiatrist

Summary

Join Ascend Healthcare as a Supervising Psychiatrist and provide remote supervisory oversight to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in an outpatient clinic setting. You will ensure quality of care and adherence to established treatment protocols. This role also involves approximately 10-15 hours per week of direct patient care across the lifespan (ages 6+). Ascend Healthcare offers a fully remote, flexible schedule with malpractice insurance included. Compensation is $250/hour for supervision and $250/hr for direct patient care. The position requires an active, unrestricted California MD or DO license, board certification in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, and the ability to provide remote supervision. Ascend Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted California MD or DO license in good standing
• Must be board-certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry
• Must opt in to medicare reimbursement
• Ability to provide supervision remotely
• Prolonged Sitting : Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours
• Manual Dexterity : Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual Requirements : Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents
• Communication : Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence
• Hearing : Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings
• Work Environment : Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory oversight for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, ensuring quality of care and adherence to established treatment protocols and state regulations for children, adolescents, and adult patients
• Provide 10-15 direct patient care hours per week
• Available for case reviews as necessary
• Available to meet with the team once per month

Benefits

• Remote-first environment
• Flexible schedule
• Malpractice insurance included