Physician / Psychiatry / Massachusetts / Permanent / Chief of Psychiat

Company: Confidential
Location: Taunton
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Chief of Psychiatry - Morton Hospital Steward Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA, is seeking a Chief of Psychiatry to lead our Comprehensive Psychiatry Program. This is a full-time position which involves administrative oversight and direct patient care for patients admitted to Morton Hospital. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as a track record of providing leadership and quality care. The ideal candidate will also work closely with hospital administration in helping grow the behavioral health services at Morton Hospital. Morton Hospital offers a full range of behavioral health treatment services, including a 19-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit and a robust psychiatric consultative practice. The geriatric psychiatry program at Morton Hospital is known for its high patient satisfaction and quality of care. Morton Hospital is located in Taunton, MA, approximately 40 minutes south of Boston and 30 minutes east of Providence, with convenient access to major highways. One of the oldest towns in the United States, Taunton is known as the "Silver City" and has a rich industrial and cultural history. With approximately 60,000 residents, Taunton is home to a variety of businesses both large and small, as well as many schools, restaurants and historical sites. Taunton maintains a strong sense of "community" and the city and its businesses host a wide variety of family-friendly events and activities throughout the year. Morton Hospital is a 112-bed acute care community hospital serving patients and families in southeastern Massachusetts. We employ 300 primary care doctors and physician specialists and see more than 50,000 patients in our ED each year. Morton Hospital is a member of Steward Health Care, a fully integrated national health care services organization committed to providing the highest quality of care in the communities where our patients live. Steward owns and operates 38 community hospitals in the United States and the country of Malta, that regularly receive top awards for quality and safety. The Steward network includes 388 behavioral health/substance use disorder beds in Massachusetts, including 159

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