Physician - Psychiatrist

Responsibilities Psychiatric Physician Opportunity Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86‑bed facility in Panama City, FL and outpatient services to adolescents and adults at our four outpatient centers located throughout the Florida Panhandle. Additionally, we offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, specialized chemical dependency treatment and TMS therapy for chronic depression. 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. The psychiatrist completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and, if applicable, to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Psychiatric consultations are provided as requested, and all duties are performed in compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facility policies. Essential Duties Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and, if applicable, addresses 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. Benefits 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. Qualifications 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 (2) years. New graduates: completion of an accredited psychiatry residency and/or fellowship satisfies this requirement. Current residents or fellows: being 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. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr