Psychiatry Opening in Merriam, KS
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Job Description
Last updated: 4/14/25
Inpatient Psychiatry opening in Kansas City Metro
- Merriam, KS located just 10m from Kansas City
- Full-time, employed position
Seeking BC/BE
Job 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 physicians
Compensation 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 balance
About 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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