Position Title: BE/BC Inpatient General Psychiatrist

Location: Panama City, FL

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital. Located in the heart of beautiful Panama City, Florida, Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, active-duty service members and their families and veterans.

Position Overview:

• Role: Full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Unit 

• Patient Population: Daily caseload will be adult populations but must be comfortable and willing to treat ages 12 and older for weekend call

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours, onsite only

• Weekend Coverage: 1:4 Saturday/Sunday in-person rounding and telephonic call 

• Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.

• Employment Type: Full-time employed salary with benefits or fee for service options

• Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan for employed W2

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.
• Supervision of NP 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary for full-time W-2. 
• Fee for service option is available
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package for full-time W-2
• Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available for full-time W-2.
• Competitive rates for fee for service

Qualifications:

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• Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Certification in General Psychiatry, BC in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry a plus.

• Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent fellowship program a plus.

• Licensure: Florida medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.

Panama City, FL is in the panhandle of northwest Florida on beautiful St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Panama City provides a highly attractive living environment compatible with a variety of lifestyles. The area offers comfortable climate, attractive housing opportunities, fishing and water sports, arts and entertainment, and a friendly community environment for all ages.

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.

Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.

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