Physician - Psychiatrist

Psychiatric Physician Opportunity

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

The Psychiatrist is responsible for overseeing the quality of care delivered to their patients, assessing clinical appropriateness for admission, performing psychiatric assessments, implementing therapeutic care & directing the treatment team in continuing care efforts. Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for service provided and, if applicable, to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provides psychiatric consultations as requested and complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facilities policies.

Essential Job Duties:

• Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and if applicable, necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes.
• Provides psychiatric consultation when requested.
• Complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facility policies.

Benefits Include:

• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school or foreign equivalent degree.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in psychiatry OR at least be in the 6th month of PGY-3 or higher in an ACGME-accredited Psychiatric Residency or in a Psychiatry Fellowship Program PGY-4 or higher.
• If seeking privileges in specialized areas (e.g., child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, etc.) completion of an accredited fellowship in the respective field.
• Prior experience in psychiatric practice, within specialty, within the past two (2) years. New Grads: Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency and/or fellowship satisfies this requirement. Current Residents or Fellows: In at least the 6th month of the PGY-3 or higher, and in the process of completing an accredited psychiatry residency or fellowship program satisfies this requirement.

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