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Psychiatrist needed for a full-time opening in northwestern TN
Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/14/24
Job Quick Facts
* Candidate must be BC in Psychiatry and licensed in TN
* Primarily Geriatric Psychiatry with some Adult Psychiatry
* The facility is located in Paris, Tennessee
* DEA license and BLS certification is required
* New graduates are encouraged to apply
* Experience working in community mental health required
* The provider will be required to supervise mid-levels
* Call rotation is 1:3
* Average rounding census is 8 adults and 10 geriatric
* Knowledge and experience in the implementation of The Joint Commission standards and
State regulations preferred
* Strong administration skills a MUST
* Must clear a background check and drug screen

Client Info
* The facility is is a county-owned and operated, nonprofit institution committed to serving the health care needs of the county and the adjoining region. They provide affordable, high-quality, patient-centered care that respects the privacy, needs and dignity of each individual, regardless of their ability to pay.
* The facility's behavioral center offers a thorough, professional evaluation to determine
underlying medical or biomedical origins to the behavioral symptoms. The team then works with the patient’s family and support professionals to develop the best course of treatment.
* It is a 22-bed facility that provides the following therapeutic services: 24-hour behavioral health nursing care, Behavioral health diagnostic assessment and evaluation, Medication stabilization and management, Individual and group therapy, Patient and family education, and Discharge planning and after care planning

Community Info
* Bordering the Kentucky state line, Paris attracts people from four Tennessee counties. It has a large tourist base with Historic Downtown Paris, Paris Landing State Park and Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Center on Kentucky Lake drawing 1.25 million visitors a year.
* Downtown Paris is the place to be for some unique shopping. This is also where one of West Tennessee's most gorgeous downtown squares can be found.
* The city is known for the World's Biggest Fish Fry - a festive event held beginning early February up to the last full week of April and attracts tourists locally and nationwide. The festival revolves around the “Fish Tent” where, by last account, over 12,500 pounds of catfish is served with all the trimmings.

Benefits
Competitive base salary
Full benefits