About the role
Overview We are seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care on our 28-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit. Our unit serves individuals with a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, offering a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment. This position follows a 7-on/7-off schedule, promoting work-life balance while allowing for continuity of care. The ideal candidate will be committed to our mission of transforming mental health care delivery—placing patient autonomy, dignity, and holistic healing at the center of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and daily rounds on patients.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with nurses, social workers, and other team members.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary case conferences.
- Provide supervision or consultation to other staff as needed.
- Offers opportunity to teach medical students
As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package including:
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus incentive and bonus compensation
- Robust time off for ideal work life balance
- Comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice, CME, dues, etc
- Variety of retirement programs including matching 403b
- Commencement / Relocation Bonus
- Public service loan forgiveness-eligible employer
WakeMed is situated in a vibrant growing community, and the area is consistently ranked among the top 10 best cities for employment potential, quality of life and year-round outdoor activities in a temperate climate. Our area also provides an ideal family environment with quality school systems and unsurpassed recreational activities.
Physicians interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit a CV to our applicant system and are also invited to inquire in confidence.
Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure Licensed Medical Physician Required
Education Doctorate Medicine Required
Experience Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required
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