Inpatient Psychiatrist – 20-Bed Adult Unit | 7–10 Day Rotation | Lewiston, ID
Job at a glance
Job description
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center is actively recruiting an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our established Inpatient Behavioral Health team. As a 145-bed general acute care hospital, we are the largest full-service regional medical center between Boise, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington. With a Level III Trauma Center and more than 100 board-certified physicians and providers in both primary care and specialty disciplines, we deliver advanced-level specialty healthcare to ensure every patient, and their loved ones have everything they need to feel comforted, every step of their journey.
About the position:
- Adult (18+) unit licensed for 20 beds
- General schedule/week: 8-12 hour days (may leave when done rounding but must be able to return to hospital during shift)
- Usually ONE rotation per month (7-10 days per)
- 24 hour/day call during rotation
- Average patients per day: 5-12
- Team: Psychiatrist, RN’s, Social worker/discharge Planner, Activities Coordinator
Qualifications:
- BE/BC in Psychiatry
- Ability to obtain a medical professional license in the State of ID and DEA with full prescriptive authority
Our Notable Highlights:
- Rated “A” for Hospital Safety two consecutive cycles by The Leapfrog Group
- One of 100 hospitals – and one of only two in Idaho – named to Becker's 2025 listing of "Great Community Hospitals"
- Recognized as a "Maternity Care Access Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report, a designation bestowed upon a few dozen hospitals nationwide. Also named among the "Best Hospitals for Maternity Care" by U.S. News & World Report
- Earned the Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024, NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry, from the American College of Cardiology (one of only 259 hospitals nationwide honored)
- Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care, Knee and Hip Replacement, and Spine Surgery, all part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program
Recruitment package may include:
- Compensation in the MGMA 50th-75th% inclusive of wRVU production incentive
- $50K Sign-on bonus
- 25+ days PTO
- $5K CME allowance
- $15K relocation allowance
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Health benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical malpractice insurance/tail coverage
- Residency stipend
About Lewiston:
Located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, Lewiston is the most inland seaport on the West Coast and a regional hub for healthcare and commerce. Just 100 miles south of Spokane, the area offers a mild climate, scenic beauty, and year-round outdoor recreation—including hiking, fishing, and cycling on miles of riverside trails. Recognized as one of America’s top outdoor towns, Lewiston combines natural charm with a welcoming, close-knit community—ideal for professionals and families alike. (Come see our $50M brand new high school)