PSYCHIATRIST/ INPATIENT ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC

PSYCHIATRIST/ INPATIENT ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC

JOB ID #0224-VIT

Our health system is seeking a BC/BE PSYCHIATRIST to join their growing psychiatric program. New grads, J1 Visa, and H1B candidates may apply.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

1. Employment: by our Medical Group, a physician led group employing over 500 providers in over 100 practice sites.
2. Inpatient Focus: Full-time position with a focus on admissions, consults, and liaison needs on medicine units and in the emergency department.
3. Unit Details: 20-bed adult psychiatric unit with 5 beds designated for IVCs and 6 transfer beds in the ED, averaging 14-16 patients with an average length of stay of 7-10 days.
4. Team: Established behavioral health team including experienced RNs, NAs, RTs, and LCSWs, with APP backup coverage.
5. Call: 10 nights per month including 1 weekend per month with inpatient rounding, emergency department triage, and consults.
6. Work/Life Balance: Attractive work/life balance including the ability to live on beautiful Lake Gaston or the Roanoke River.
7. Location: Close proximity to North Carolina and Virginia beaches, Richmond, VA, and Raleigh, NC with easy access to various outdoor activities.
8. Compensation: Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package including annual stipend, relocation, vacation, sick, & holidays, malpractice (with tail), 401k matching program/457b, medical, dental & vision, disability & life insurance.

About the Hospital:
We have a 204-bed hospital that includes a medical staff of over 60 physicians. With a service area that includes Halifax, Northampton, and Warren counties, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services including 24-hour emergency care, primary and specialty care, and diagnostic services.

About Roanoke Rapids:
Roanoke Rapids is located in northeastern North Carolina close to the Virginia border. Whether you prefer downtown living or more rural lake living, Roanoke Rapids/Halifax County has the perfect spot to call home! It affords residents the comforts of small-town living within close proximity to beautiful waterways, including the Roanoke River and Lake Gaston. Friendly neighborhoods conveniently located near the hospital, vast country acreage, and waterfront home sites are just a few of the things that make Roanoke Rapids unique.

Community Features:

1. A desirable climate with mild winters and four distinct seasons – ideal for outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Outstanding recreation including golf courses, community theater, water sports, hunting, camping, fishing, community and state parks.
3. Close proximity to North Carolina and Virginia beaches.
4. Affordable cost of living.
5. Excellent public and private school options.

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