Psychiatric Hospitalist

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Hospitalist – Inpatient Only

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Employment Type: Hospital-Employed

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join a well-established inpatient behavioral health program . This is a collaborative, team-based environment with strong clinical support and a structured schedule designed for work-life balance.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, licensed counselors, and social workers, delivering comprehensive care for adult patients across specialized programs.

 

Practice Details

• Inpatient only – no outpatient responsibilities
• 28-bed Behavioral Medicine Unit
• Block Schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off
• Team Model: 4 Psychiatrists total (2 per team)
• Call: Shared equally with one other psychiatrist during your 14-day rotation
• Internal Medicine Hospitalist team manages medical care of psych inpatients
• Opportunity to teach 3rd/4th year medical students and IM residents

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• $100,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Student loan repayment options
• Full benefits package:
  • Health, dental, disability, and life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off + extended illness benefit
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• CME + dues allowance
• Paid interview expenses
• Access to on-site employee childcare center

 

Hospital & System Highlights

• Large not-for-profit tertiary referral center
• 420-bed facility
• 3,200+ employees | 400+ medical staff
• Serves 460,000+ population in a 75-mile radius
• Level II Trauma Center
• One of only 3 Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Alabama
• 24/7 neurosurgery coverage
• Advanced technology including:
  • Interventional cardiology & EP labs
  • 3 MRIs (including 3-T)
  • 3 CT scanners + PET scanner
• Affiliated with Mayo Clinic Care Network
• ACGME-accredited residency programs (IM & Transitional Year)

 

Community Highlights – Dothan, AL

• Ranked #1 small city for doctors (AdvisorSmith)
• Recognized as a top place to raise a family and retire
• Low cost of living (below national average)
• Excellent schools and family-friendly environment
• Outdoor lifestyle:
  • 20+ miles of trails
  • 19 parks, pools, and tennis facilities
• 90 miles to Florida Gulf Coast beaches
• Regional airport with Delta service
• Average annual temperature: 66&degree;F

 

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Interest in inpatient psychiatry
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
• Open to teaching/academic involvement (preferred but not required)