Psychiatric Hospitalist Opportunity at Southeast Health – Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Health, a leading non-profit tertiary care center in Alabama, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatric Hospitalist to join our dynamic, hospital-employed Psychiatry team. This full-time position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care in a reputable facility serving a large regional population.
Position Overview:
Practice Setting: Full-time Psychiatric Hospitalist at Southeast Health, a 420-bed Level 2 trauma center with extensive specialty services.
Schedule: 14 days on, followed by 14 days off; shared call responsibilities with a second psychiatrist during 14-day work periods.
Team Structure: Two-team model—each team comprised of two psychiatrists—working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Patient Population: Adult inpatients with specialized programs for Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Geriatrics, Substance Abuse, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and Intensive Psychiatric Care.
Facility Highlights: Behavioral Health Unit licensed for 48 beds (current capacity 28 beds), with access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic resources.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing comprehensive inpatient psychiatric evaluations, stabilization, and treatment planning.
Managing medication and non-pharmacologic therapies collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Participating in multidisciplinary rounds and patient care conferences.
Precepting medical students and Internal Medicine residents, fostering educational growth.
Collaborating with hospitalists for medical management of psychiatric inpatients when necessary.
Qualifications:
MD or DO degree with successful completion of Psychiatry residency.
Board certification or eligibility in General Psychiatry.
Current Alabama medical license or eligible for licensure.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively within a team.
Commitment to providing high-quality patient-centered care.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
Retirement plan options.
Paid time off, extended illness benefits, and paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Sign-on and retention bonuses.
Student loan repayment options available.
Annual allowances for CME, dues, and professional development.
Paid interview expenses.
Access to Southeast Health’s Child Development Center, offering quality childcare services for employees.
Practice & Community Advantages:
Stable, hospital-based practice with no travel required.
Opportunities to teach and mentor medical students and residents.
Access to state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and specialty services.
Dothan, Alabama, ranks as the #1 small city for physicians in the state, offering a welcoming, family-friendly environment with a low cost of living.
Recreation options include lakes, rivers, golf courses, parks, and proximity to Gulf Coast beaches.
Excellent regional airport with direct flights facilitated by Delta Airlines.
Vibrant community amenities and a growing regional economy.
About Southeast Health:
As Alabama’s premier healthcare provider, Southeast Health features extensive outpatient and inpatient services, specialty centers, and progressive training programs, including partnerships with UAB Cancer Center and Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Our commitment to excellence ensures a fulfilling practice for physicians and outstanding care for our community.
Join Us:
If you are a dedicated psychiatrist seeking a position where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in a supportive environment, we invite you to apply for this position at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We promote diversity and inclusion in our workforce and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Contact us today to learn more about this opportunity and the exceptional quality of life awaiting you in Dothan, Alabama.
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