A virtual psychiatrist can mend lives from home

To practice psychiatry you are required to engage in several years of education and training. Numerous hours were dedicated to studying for exams, and fulfilling practicum hours. Family and friends were put on hold, while all attention and focus were intent upon the ultimate goal of becoming a psychiatrist. Now, licensed and eager to practice you find yourself unable to afford the costs of beginning a practice on your own, although it is your desire to work for yourself. You visit all types of office spaces, only to be disappointed by the appearance, location, or cost. Feeling discouraged, you may contemplate working for a large HMO, or joining an already established practice, all the while you know deep down that you do not want that to be your career fate. Now, take a moment to consider the possibilities of working exclusively as a virtual psychiatrist.

There are many sensible practice management solutions available to help you reduce overhead costs and reduce billing discrepancies. All helpful, but not related to the actual treatment of your patients, in the same way video telemedicine aids your practice. As a virtual psychiatrist, you will have the ability to connect with more patients, and at a fraction of the cost you would have spent leasing a space. Relieved by reduced financial stress, will allow more time and attention to focus upon the increased effort you are putting into your patient’s treatment plan. Your patient will appreciate the ease in access they have to you, and you will appreciate your lessened financial burdens.

Step out, and be on the cutting edge of psychiatric treatment as a virtual psychiatrist, who utilizes advanced practice management solutions, such as video telemedicine, on a daily basis to treat your clients. Your colleagues will be impressed by your willingness to step outside of the norm of psychiatry practice, and be envious of your low overhead costs. To become a psychiatrist, an advanced level of intelligence was required, and to successfully practice and maintain, the same degree of intelligence will be required. Times are rapidly changing, and although some things are best left the same, there are others that get better with slight change.