Faculty, Psychiatry, Clinical Practice

Faculty, Psychiatry, Clinical Practice

The Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to join our clinical practice at Mercer Medicine in Macon, GA.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain a financially viable clinical psychiatry practice at the Mercer Medicine clinic in Macon, GA while providing best in class quality care to patients. The position will include direct patient care services in an outpatient clinic. Collaboration within and across clinical departments is strongly encouraged. Experience working with student learners and residents is desirable.

This is a 12-month clinical position that will see patients Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Rank will be determined based on the credentials of the selected candidate.

Clinical Duties:

• Develop and maintain clinical psychiatry practice;
• Clinical care of patients in department including participating with department call schedule;
• Provide outpatient psychiatric consultations for Mercer Medicine patients and other patients as requested by community physicians;
• Complete all medical record documentation requirements as specified in the medical staff rules and regulations on a concurrent basis;
• Supervise nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants as required;
• Participate in emergency center call schedule as required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have completed an approved general psychiatry residency, be board eligible/certified in general psychiatry and eligible to obtain a Georgia medical license. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

The ideal candidate will:

• have considerable clinical experience with a variety of client populations
• have experience or willingness to perform Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.
• have familiarity and/or experience with medical practices, settings, and culture

Background Check Contingencies:- Criminal History

Required Document Attachments:

• CV
• Cover letter
• List of three professional references with contact information

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Job Family: Faculty Medicine

EEO Statement: EEO/Veteran/Disability