Inpatient Adult/Older Adult Psychiatrist Position | Full-time W2 | Atlanta, GA (Dunwoody)
Universal Health Services
- Atlanta, GA
- 30+ days ago
Highlights
It provides 24/7 psychiatric and addiction services across a full continuum of care, including inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Website | https://www.uhsinc.com/ |
Description
Opportunity Details:
Position Title: BE/BC General Psychiatrist
Location: Atlanta, GA (Dunwoody area)
Peachford Hospital is a 246-bed, Joint Commission accredited behavioral health hospital located in Dunwoody (Atlanta), Georgia, that has been serving the region since 1973. It provides 24/7 psychiatric and addiction services across a full continuum of care, including inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. The facility specializes in treating mental health disorders, substance use, and co-occurring conditions through evidence-based therapies, medication management, and multidisciplinary care, and offers round-the-clock assessments and admissions support.
Position Overview:
Role: BE/BC General Psychiatrist
Patient Population: Inpatient Adult and Older Adult
Schedule: Full-time onsite Monday-Friday, 1:4 weekend rounding and 1-2 weeknights of telephonic call monthly
Employment type: Full-time employed W2
EMR: Cerner
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.
- Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
- Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.
Requirements:
- BE/BC in General Psychiatry required. BC preferred.
- Successful completion of General Psychiatry Residency
- Active or eligible for GA medical license
- Onsite only
- Comfort with seeing ages adult and older adult populations
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package
- Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses
This opportunity offers the chance to practice in one of the most desirable areas of metro Atlanta. Dunwoody combines excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong community atmosphere with easy access to Atlanta's major medical centers, airport, and cultural amenities. The region continues to experience significant demand for behavioral health services, allowing psychiatrists to make a meaningful impact while enjoying an outstanding quality of life.
About UHS:
Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.
Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter |
Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com
| Cell (440) 361-1078Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.
About Company
Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.
UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.