Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient - NKC

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Psychiatrist – Adult Inpatient - NKCFull time
** University Health Physicians**, an academic group practice affiliated with the
** University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
** in conjunction with its major teaching facility
** Truman Medical Centers/University Health (TMC/UH).
** UH Behavioral Health University Health Physicians (UHP) is the physician group practice for the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC) in conjunction with its major teaching facility. UMKC supports several residencies and many of our physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students.  UHP is also the primary physician group for Truman Medical Centers/University Health in Kansas City, MO.

known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” it is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, TMC/UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we have been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.#
** Job Description
** University Health Physicians and University Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to join our medical staff and to provide psychiatric services mainly at our soon-to-opened North Kansas City - BHAC (inpatient psychiatric unit).This position is a full-time attending psychiatrist who will lead a multi-disciplinary team that includes psychologists, nurses, recreational therapists and medical social workers. There may be opportunity to act as primary collaborating physician with one or more of our psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners(PMNHP/APRN) and to receive an additional stipend.

If desired, there may be the opportunity to rotate as primary TMC CL attending for that teaching service, and/or to rotate at TMC BHAC leading a teaching service.

The hire would will participate in the NKC BHAC call system, approximately 1 weekend per month. There will also be the opportunity to take call on TMC BHAC and CL services for additional pay.

Participation in hospital-based committees and providing lectures to other medical specialties is encouraged.

The qualified candidate will have graduated from an accredited medical school, completing a residency in psychiatry.

UHP provides a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.  The Department of Psychiatry is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.
** Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.
** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.
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