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Immediate Need for Adult or Geriatric Psychiatry in Nashville, TN
Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatry-Geriatrics
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/17/14
Immediate Need for BC or BE General Psychiatrist
to Join Prestigious Nashville Behavioral Health Facility

Ideal Candidate Specifics
• Requires Board Certification in General (Adult) Psychiatry; experience in Geriatric Psychiatry is a plus
• Must be on track for Boards within five years of completing training
• Excellent communications skills
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collegially with other mental health professionals

Job Specifics
• Primary focus will be Inpatient with opportunity for Outpatient clinic, if desired
• Some Consult/Liaison services required at Centennial Medical Center (shared responsibility with schedule flexibility)
• Light call during the week and weekend rounding every third or fourth weekend.

Compensation Specifics
• CMC/Parthenon will offer an Employment Agreement and comprehensive benefits package
• A competitive compensation offer will be made to qualified candidate based on MGMA national averages, the candidate’s qualifications/years of experience, and fair market values.

Facility Information
• Parthenon is the oldest and largest private psychiatric facility in Middle Tennessee. This well-known and respected 132 bed hospital is fully licensed and JCAHO accredited. Originally opened in 1969 by a group of doctors committed to the care of the psychiatric needs of Middle Tennessee residents, the program moved into the current location in 1971 with 96 beds. The present capacity of 132 beds offers specialized treatment programs for distinct patient populations. – See [Register to View]
• Parthenon Pavilion is the psychiatric hospital of HCA’s CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER, located in the heart of Nashville, TN – See [Register to View] CMC is a 657 bed tertiary care center offering several campuses including Women’s and Children’s and The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center. Parthenon is adjacent to the CMC Tower which provides medical and surgical services including rapid response emergency care to the entire facility.
• Parthenon services include: Adult Treatment Program; Dual Treatment Program; Senior Treatment Program; and Memory Care Program. Services include inpatient services for adults and older adults.
• Full service electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) provided at Parthenon Pavilion
• There are currently 25 Psychiatrists on active medical staff including an Addictionologist; a part-time Anesthesiologist covers ECT

Community Information
Nashville, TN - “last year alone it was ranked #3 by CNN as a “City Where Startups Thrive,” and also #3 in Travel + Leisure’s “America’s Best Cities.” The city’s friendly locals, good food, affordability, job potential, safety and cleanliness are often cited factors in ranking Nashville on lists such as “Cities Getting Smarter the Fastest” and “Top 10 Budget Destinations for 2013.” (From Forbes Magazine) Known as Music City and the Athens of the South, you will find the arts, culture, multiple universities and colleges, great shopping, restaurants, museums, and no state income tax! It’s a great city for singles and families alike!