Psychiatry Physician

Location: Hazard, KY

Hazard is a welcoming community nestled in the heart of the Kentucky mountains, offering stunning natural scenery and a tight-knit community atmosphere. The region provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved area while enjoying the beauty of Appalachian Kentucky.

Facility: This regional medical center is a well-established healthcare facility serving the eastern Kentucky community with a comprehensive inpatient psychiatric department. The facility features a 52-bed department with strong support for locum providers, ensuring a collaborative and well-resourced working environment.

Opportunity: Physician (MD) - Psychiatry

Job Details: Provide inpatient psychiatric services with 15 patient encounters per shift Must hold an active Kentucky license or IMLC to be considered Board certification required; minimum board certification eligible accepted BLS certification required Credentialing timeframe approximately 30 days Treat and manage anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, developmental disorders, psychotic disorders, and organic disorders Conduct and manage involuntary commitments in accordance with applicable regulations Provide and oversee seclusion therapy as clinically appropriate Perform restraint application when necessary Administer and manage pharmacotherapy for psychiatric conditions Facilitate group therapy sessions Nearest airport is Lexington, KY with lodging options including Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, and Airbnb Start date: 9/14/2026 - Ongoing

Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.