Experienced Psychiatrist Leadership Position| 1099 | Augusta, GA

Universal Health Services

Augusta, GA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Augusta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Opportunity Details:

Position Title: BC Psychiatrist needed for leadership position and NP supervision

Location: Augusta, GA

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta provides comprehensive care for both adolescent and adult populations with psychological issues, as well as substance abuse challenges. They offer Inpatient, Residential Treatment, Partial Day Program, and Intensive Outpatient services.

Position Overview:

Role: 1099 psychiatrist, Leadership position Supplement your current income

Patient Population: Adolescent and Adult populations

Schedule: Flexible, approximately 20 hours or less of administrative duties monthly with the ability to work extra hours to earn additional compensation treating patients

Weekend/weekday Coverage: Negotiable

Employment Type: 1099 position

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.
  • Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
  • Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.
  • Administrative Duties, Leadership Meeting Attendance, Supervision of NPs

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive rates for 1099.

Qualifications:

    • Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Certification in General Psychiatry, BC in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry a plus.
    • Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent fellowship program a plus.
    • Licensure: Georgia medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
    • Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience post training. Willing and experienced treating ages 12 and older.
    • Leadership: Experience and comfort in participating in leadership meetings and administrative duties up to 20 hours per month. Supervision of NPs is required.

About the community and UHS:

Augusta, GA, offers a unique blend of Southern hospitality, delightful climate, and affordable living, located near the South Carolina border along the picturesque Savannah River. The region is known for its vibrant outdoor life, cultural richness, exceptional cuisine, and shopping experiences, with easy access to both Savannah and Atlanta. As Georgia's second-largest metro area, Augusta is renowned for hosting the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament.

Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter |

Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com

| Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.

About the Company

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Universal Health Services

Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.

UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
https://www.uhsinc.com/