Outpatient Psychiatry Opening – Academic Role with Incentives & Lifestyle in Northwest Georgia

Updated 8/11/25
Georgia, Georgia, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

Outpatient Psychiatry Opening – Academic Role with Incentives & Lifestyle in Northwest Georgia

  • Monday – Thursday, 8-5 and Friday 8-12
  • Practice Manager, 2 front office staff, 2 clinical support staff, and 3 APPs
  • Primarily outpatient with some assistance with inpatient consults subject to consulting response times of medical staff
  • Treat patients using psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication and adjusting treatment where necessary
  • Develop a treatment plan according to the patients' needs and the extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental, or behavioral disorder
  • Write and maintain patient and clinical records, including the type of treatment and medication administered

Department Overview:

  • Academic Center with opportunities to participate with internal medicine and family medicine residency programs
  • Tremendous opportunity for growth with the practice, where you will be supported by a strong and collaborative team with an excellent work culture & collegiality amongst providers and staff

Position Highlights:

  • Competitive Base Compensation + Productivity Incentive
  • Signing Bonus
  • $15k Relocation
  • APP Supervision Stipend
  • Educational Stipend + Student Loan Repayment Options
  • GME Teaching/Lecture Stipend for IM/FM Residency Programs
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance
  • Full health benefits, 5% retirement matching, PTO, CME Allowance, and more!

Qualified Candidates:

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
  • Ideal candidates wish to sustain and continue to grow in psychiatry care at our primary location in Dalton, GA and have an interest in teaching.
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Commitment to quality, patient safety, and overall excellence in evidence-based clinical care.

Located in Northwest Georgia, 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 90 minutes north of Atlanta. This is in an ideal location situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and just off of Interstate 75 for ease of travel. The city’s quaint southern charm is seen through our thriving downtown community and wonderful schools; both public and private. Opportunities to achieve a Work-Life Balance can be realized through an array of outdoor activities including water sports, golf, hiking, tennis and cycling.

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