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Society of Hospital Medicine, Dothan

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JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Psychiatric HospitalistJob Type: Hospital EmployedLocation: Dothan, ALService Setting: Inpatient Behavioral HealthCoverage Type: Clinical + Call (shared within 2-member team)Coverage Period: 14 days on / 14 days off rotationClinical Shift Schedule: 14 consecutive days, followed by 14 days offOn-Call Shift Schedule: Evenings and weekends during working periodCall Type: Shared callCall Ratio: 1:2 (per 2-member team) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adult inpatientsPatient Volume/Census: Behavioral Health Unit licensed for 48 beds; current capacity 28Admissions: YesRounding: IncludedPhone Consults: YesCase Mix: Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Geriatrics, Substance Abuse, Consultation and Liaison, and Intensivist Psychiatry FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 48 licensed, 28 activeTrauma Level: Level II Trauma CenterSpecialty Backup Available: Internal Medicine Hospitalists manage medical care of psychiatric inpatientsSupport Staff Available: Comprehensive Psychiatry teamReason for Coverage: Staff expansion PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: Competitive annual compensationTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Paid malpractice with tail coverageSign-On Bonus: $100,000Loan Repayment: Available Benefits: Health, dental, disability, life insurance, retirement, PTO, extended illness CME/Dues: Annual allowanceOther: Paid interview expenses; access to SEH Child Development Center REQUIRED PROCEDURESNot specified JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Must hold or be eligible for Alabama medical licenseCertifications: Board Certified/Board Eligible in PsychiatryExperience: Precepting experience preferredOther Qualifications: Interest in working with students and residents encouraged DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient