Psychiatry Opening in Joplin, MO
Saint Louis, MO, 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:
11/22/24
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