Geriatric Psychiatrist

Ballad Health Medical Associates (BHMA) has an exciting opportunity available for a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join Woodridge Hospital. BHMA is a physician-led, professionally managed organization with more than 750 providers in varying specialties. As the premier provider of health care services in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, Ballad Health provides the most up-to-date technology including the daVinci surgery system.Ballad Health Medical Associates is seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist for Woodridge Hospital in Johnson City, TN. Ballad Health Medical Associates is a physician-led, professionally managed group with more than 700 physicians and advanced practitioners.Opportunity Details:Guaranteed Base SalaryProductivity BonusPerformance BonusSigning BonusMoving allowanceFull Benefits – Health/Dental/Vision403B Retirement (or 401K if applicable)Community Details:No State Income TaxRegional AirportFour area lakesAward winning golf coursesCraft breweries/WineriesArts and Entertainment – Symphony of the Mountains, Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol Casino (Future Home of Hard Rock), Bristol Motor SpeedwayHiking/Biking – Virginia Creeper Trail, Tannery Knob Mountain Bike Park, Buffalo Mountain Park Trailhead, Warriors Path State Park.The psychiatrist will provide coverage for the Geriatric Psych units at Woodridge and Sycamore Shoals.A 7 on/7 off rotation may also be needed to provide adult psych coverage in other units. Call will be required - 1:6 night call coverage for Woodridge and New Leaf at Sycamore Shoals.The psychiatrist will provide inpatient consult coverage at Sycamore Shoals.Location:

Woodridge HospitalCoverage: Psychiatrist would primarily cover Woodridge Hospital and help with consults at other facilities.Team: PMHNP’s on staff to assist on the unit and to see adult consults.Social Workers/Therapists onsite.Treatment Team done daily.RN/LPN/Tech staff available.Nurse Manager on both units.Hours/Day: 8-Hour day, can begin at 8am or 9am. 8-5 or 9-6.2nd certs (CON’s) during call: 2nd certs are required for any TN admissions which are involuntary, these are done via laptop or tablet and secure portal.Unit demographics: Gero-psych patients.Main diagnosis: bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, secondary detox, depression, insomnia, suicidal ideations.Availability: Immediately.EMR: EPIC.Contact Information:

shannon.ellis@balladhealth.org

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