Psychiatry Physician

Position Title: Inpatient General Adult Psychiatrist

Location: Harahan, LA

River Oaks Hospital is recruiting a Psychiatrist for their Inpatient Adult and Addiction Programs. River Oaks Hospital, located in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents, and children. Among our programs is The New Orleans Institute, a nationally recognized trauma treatment program. For the past 40 years, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors and eating disorders.

Position Overview:

• Employment Type: Full-time Hospital Employed
• Schedule / Hours: Onsite, Monday Friday
• Patient Volume: negotiable, 15-20 daily caseload
• Location: Harahan, LA
• Practice Setting: Inpatient ages 18 and older, all ages for weekend call
• Call requirements: 1 night a week, overnight telephonic call, 1:4 weekend call
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers, and Therapists

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary & bonus opportunities
• Health insurance, dental, vision benefits, 401K, stock options and more.
• Relocation Assistance if needed and sign-on bonus.
• Malpractice coverage, Paid time off and CMEs offered.
• Monday - Friday work schedule
• Position duties include admission evaluations, daily care of assigned patients in the programs, treatment team leadership and interaction with administrative and clinical staff.

Qualifications:

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Psychiatry.
• Must be comfortable treating general adult inpatient daily caseload and ages 12 and older for weekend coverage
• Active LA license or ability to obtain licensure

About the Organization & Community:

River Oaks Hospital is located just minutes from the world s most fascinating city! Culture, great food, jazz music, and the gulf coast awaits you in New Orleans, LA.

River Oaks is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation s leading healthcare management companies.

Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.
If you have interest in this position, please contact:
Victoria Miller
In-house Physician Recruiter