Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at Source Medical, LLC. summary :

A full-time Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician is needed for an inpatient psychiatry position in Merriam, Kansas, serving voluntary patients ages 18 and up. The role involves managing an average patient load of 15-18 patients, engaging in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and providing adult inpatient psychiatric coverage. The position offers competitive compensation, a supportive healthcare environment, and a balance between work and life.

Inpatient Psychiatry opening in Kansas City Metro - Merriam, KS located just 10m from Kansas City - Full-time, employed position- Seeking BC / BEJob Details : - Patient Demographics : Ages 18 and up, Voluntary patients- No separate geriatric unit- Average Patient Load : 15 to 18 patients per provider (Includes inpatient, medical floor consults, and IOP)- Unit Details : 42-bed unit, Average Length of Stay (ALOS) = 5 days- Treatment Team : Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings x2 / week, Mental illness and dual diagnosis tracks- Support Staff : Therapists, nurses, techs, and administrative coordinator- Administrative Details : H & P physicals- EMR - Epic- Rounding : Adult inpatient psychiatric coverage / rounding (in-person) : weekdays (8am to 5pm), 1-2 weekends rounding per month; 8am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday- Before or after a rounding weekend, the provider will have two days off for rejuvenation- Areas to Round : Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, IOP coverage (based on volume); IOP on campus in a different building, Consult liaison for medical floor evals (based on volume), ED for involuntary patients on hold in ED- On-Call : On-call shifts : 3-4 per month (4pm to 8am M-F; 8am to 8am S / S), On-call is typically phone calls from ED and unit to assist with dispositions and admit orders, Weekends include 3 physiciansCompensation and Benefits : - Base salary with production upside- Call compensation- APP supervision- Sign-on bonus- Childcare support- Medical, dental, and vision insurance- 403B retirement plan- Ample Paid Days Off (PDO)- Professional CME reimbursement- Wonderful work-life balanceAbout Facility : We are a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital that consistently ranks as one of the highest-quality hospitals in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Facility is a 504-bed facility that has 20,000 inpatient admissions and more than 200,000 outpatient admissions annually. We are recognized as a regional leader in womens health services. Our Birth Center is top rated in Kansas City delivering over 5,000 babies each year.About the area : Merriam, Kansas, is a welcoming suburban community located just 10 miles southwest of Kansas City, Missouri. With a population of about 11,000, it offers a peaceful, small-town feel while maintaining close proximity to the bustling Kansas City metro area. Residents enjoy easy access to big-city amenities, including shopping, dining, and cultural attractions, while also benefiting from Merriams well-kept parks, local events, and family-friendly atmosphere. Its convenient location along I-35 makes it an excellent choice for those seeking a balance between suburban life and the conveniences of a major city.

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