Psychiatry Opening in Joplin, MO
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Joplin, Missouri, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/10/25
Adult Inpatient Psychiatry opening in Joplin, MO
Located in Joplin, MO
Full Time; Permanent
Employed
If you enjoy working in a strong, physician-led organization known for its quality of care and patient satisfaction then we have the opportunity for you
32-bed inpatient, adult psych beds, 22 beds designated for general, 10 beds acute psych an 5 beds designated for mild medical issues
Strong team concept with RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Associates, Social Worker, Case Managers, and Group Leaders
Virtual Behavioral Health provides clinicians to complete BH screening exams on patients in ED or med floors to determine needs for inpatient BH admissions or consultations
7 days on/7 days off schedule with 7 am 5 pm call. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners through Virtual BH Cover call 5 pm 7 am
Caseload expectation 15-18 patients plus medical-surgical consultants
Strategically designed unit is on 8th floor of hospital with broad support of medical specialties to consult when needed
System wide EPIC EHR
Compensation Offer:
Competitive shift pay
$50,000 recruitment bonus
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement (401k/403b) plans
Up to $20,000 Relocation assistance
$5,000 annual CME allowance
About Joplin:
Appreciate an excellent quality of life in Joplin, where a crossroads of culture lies tucked away in the beautiful Ozarks of Southwest Missouri
As the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, Joplin maintains the lowest cost of living and highest bang-for-your buck
Population of the Greater Joplin Area is 75,000 (flourishing to over 200,000 during the workday) Joplin serves as a hub of economic, health and cultural activity for multiple communities in the four-state area
Spend more time at home with no commute. Beautiful neighborhoods are located within an easy 510-minute drive from the clinic and hospital
Balance work with an active lifestyle with activities including golf (1 private, 3 public courses), tennis, numerous gyms, running, and hiking the scenic chert bluffs
Enjoy easy access to nearby streams and lakes for fishing, kayaking and boating
Multiple preK-12 options exist to make sure young minds have the opportunity to thrive. Choose from public, private and parochial schools, local colleges and a state university
Joplin has its own airport with United flights to Chicago and Denver. We are less than 1 hour from national airports in Springfield, MO and Bentonville, AR and 90 minutes from international airport in Tulsa