Physician - Psychiatrist

Overview

Psychiatric Physician Opportunity at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital. We provide inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services at four outpatient centers across the Florida Panhandle. We also offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

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The Psychiatrist is responsible for overseeing the quality of care delivered to patients, assessing clinical appropriateness for admission, performing psychiatric assessments, implementing therapeutic care and directing the treatment team in continuing care efforts. Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and, if applicable, to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provides psychiatric consultations as requested and complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facility policies.

• Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and, if applicable, to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes.
• Provides psychiatric consultation when requested.
• Complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facility policies.

• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school or foreign equivalent degree.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in psychiatry OR at least be in the 6th month of PGY-3 or higher in an ACGME-accredited Psychiatric Residency or in a Psychiatry Fellowship Program PGY-4 or higher.
• If seeking privileges in specialized areas (e.g., child & adolescent, geriatric, addiction, etc.) completion of an accredited fellowship in the respective field.
• Prior experience in psychiatric practice, within specialty, within the past two years. New Grads:
  Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency and/or fellowship satisfies this requirement. Current Residents or Fellows:
  In at least the 6th month of the PGY-3 or higher, and in the process of completing an accredited psychiatry residency or fellowship program satisfies this requirement.

Employment with Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital requires successful completion of a Level II background screening. For more information, visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at

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