Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Psychiatry opening in Tuscaloosa, AL 58 miles southwest of Birmingham Population of 90,400 H1 Eligible Seeking a Board Certified Adult or Geriatric Psychiatrist to join team for inpatient hospital coverage that includes emergency department and medical floor consults. About the Job

• Full-Time, permanent
• Inpatient coverage at Behavioral Health Unit that has a total of 54 beds - 26 adult beds and 28 geriatric beds.
• Coverage of medical consults at two campuses.
• There is an expected case load of 15 patients per day per provider.
• Expected call is every 4th weekend and up to two nights per week.
• We are offering competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Health System Details : Under local ownership and leadership for more than 90 years, the health system has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the people of West Alabama. Today, the system includes 3 medical centers. Through these hospitals, it provides services that include cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the regions most advanced trauma center. Other services provided include bloodless medicine, home health care, sleep medicine, occupational medicine, spine / pain care, therapy and womens services. The Tuscaloosa medical center is the cornerstone of the health system. This medical center operates specialty units for orthopedics, cancer, pediatrics and cardiology, as well as the region's most advanced trauma center and intensive care units, and a Bloodless Medicine and Surgery program. Physicians use many of the latest surgical techniques that require less recovery time, including microsurgery, laser surgery, laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Community Details : Tuscaloosa is much more than its Saturday traditions and gridiron action. Tuscaloosa is the regional center of industry, commerce, healthcare and education for West Alabama. With hundreds of restaurants, activities, museums and parks, it has managed to become one of Alabamas most progressive cities. People here enjoy the refreshing atmosphere, historic features and bustling nightlife that Tuscaloosa has to offer. With its great energy and eyes on the future, Tuscaloosa continues to thrive on being your one and only.For the city of Tuscaloosa, a new story is being told. Located along the riverbanks of the Black Warrior River, the city is home to The University of Alabama, but also so much more.Downtown Tuscaloosa is in the midst of unprecedented amounts of growth in both the private and public sectors through multi-million dollar reinvestments, which will only add to the appeal of this central hub where you can live, work and play.Tuscaloosa's Riverfront is experiencing its own renewal with recreation trails, businesses, restaurants and the addition of the Tuscaloosa River Market, which functions as both an event space and seasonal local farmers market. A 7,470-seat amphitheater located along the riverfront is a state-of-the-art facility which host many major performances and community-wide events.Located in the heart of Tuscaloosa County, Northport has been named one of the top 100 Small Art Communities in the nation and hosts the celebrated Kentuck Festival of the Arts each October.With all of the celebrated tradition and exciting new additions, it is the perfect time to relocate to Tuscaloosa, Alabama.