LocumJobsOnline is working with Curative to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809!
Pay Information
$300,000 to $350,000 per year
About The Position
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Opportunity in Baton Rouge, LA
Step into a well-supported outpatient practice with an established referral base and meaningful teaching opportunities. This full-time Child & Adolescent Psychiatry position offers a stable schedule, low call burden, and access to a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Join a regional leader in behavioral health at a respected children's hospital committed to clinical excellence and integrated care.
Practice Overview
- You'll join a collaborative team with 1 active C&A psychiatrist, a professor-level NP, and embedded trainees, including fellows, residents, and externs
- Multidisciplinary support includes 3 MAs, 1 RN, 1 Clinic Manager, and a dedicated social worker (open position)
- Outpatient-only role treating ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and CPS-related cases
- Optional academic involvement with fellows and residents
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM with no evening or overnight responsibilitiesCall is consult-only, shared 1 : 8 on weekendsAverage 10-14 patients per day with generous time per visit (90 minutes new, 45 minutes follow-up)No inpatient duties, hospital-based practice location for easy specialist accessCompensation & Benefits
Guaranteed base salary of $300,000 with additional quality bonusesSign-on and relocation packages negotiablePaid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)PSLF-eligible employer for student loan repaymentCandidate Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent PsychiatryOpen to experienced physicians and 2025 graduatesVisa sponsorship available for H1B and J1 candidatesMust be comfortable in a teaching and team-based environmentCommunity & Location Highlights
Located in Louisiana's capital with access to top-rated schools and family-friendly amenitiesAffordable housing and low cost of living compared to national averagesJust 1 hour from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, offering weekend getaway optionsEasy access to Louis Armstrong International Airport for regional and national travelLet's explore together how this opportunity could shape the next chapter of your career and life.
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