Medical Director |Child/Adolescent IP/RTC Programs| Full-time W-2 | Atlanta, GA

Universal Health Services

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Autism, Behavioral Health, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Electronic Medical Records, Fortune 500 Customers, Healthcare, Hospital, IP (Internet Protocol), Leadership, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Work, Student Housing, Team Lead/Manager, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
12 days ago

Opportunity Details:

Position Title: Medical Director - BC Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Location: Atlanta, GA

At Laurel Heights Hospital, we are committed to providing the highest quality of psychiatric and behavioral care. Our comprehensive pediatric programs and services are designed to bring hope and healing to children and adolescents who face complex psychiatric, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders. We strive to cater our approach to treatment to the needs of each child who comes into our care.

Treatment programs at Laurel Heights Hospital are structured for youth ages 6 17 who are dealing with general psychiatric difficulties and trauma. We also offer specialty mental health programs for children with co-occurring neurodevelopmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Position Overview:

  • Employment Type: Hospital Employed, onsite only
  • Schedule / Hours: Monday-Friday day shift, shared weekend call 1:4
  • Patient Volume: Varies by census, negotiable
  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Practice Setting: As Medical Director, you will be over Acute Inpatient and Residential Treatment teams with Inpatient Acute daily caseload. The daily caseload will vary by census.
  • Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BC Psychiatrists, BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers and Therapists
  • EMR / Technology: HCS
  • Growth & Development: Leadership and advancement opportunities within an ever-growing organization.

Responsibilities

  • Your role will encompass admission evaluations and assessments, managing treatment teams, overseeing discharge processes, and performing related administrative tasks.
  • Collaborate with physicians, NPs, and support staff.
  • 20-25 hours per month of administrative duties.
  • Physician and NP supervision.

Compensation & 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 are available.
  • Additional perks: Professional growth potential within the organization

Qualifications

  • Board Certified in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry required.
  • Must have interest and experience with autism spectrum disorders.
  • Prior leadership experience preferred.
  • Active or eligible GA license
  • Active DEA

About the Organization & Community

Nestled in a prime location in Atlanta, GA, Laurel Heights Hospital is conveniently near the bustling city center, top-tier universities, desirable housing, and an international airport. This private facility specializes in acute inpatient and residential treatment for a broad spectrum of children and adolescents. As a member of the Universal Health Services (UHS) network, Laurel Heights is committed to providing targeted, empathetic care designed to meet the unique needs of its patients.

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.

For more information, please contact:

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter |

Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com

| Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.

About the Company

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Universal Health Services

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1979
WEBSITE
https://www.uhsinc.com/