Psychiatry Opening in Merriam, KS
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
Merriam, Kansas, Kansas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/22/24
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.