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General/Adult Psychiatry Job in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Psychiatry Core Faculty Position | Scenic Riverfront Living in Muscle Shoals, AL

Company:Lifepoint Health

Profession/Specialty:General/Adult Psychiatry

Location:Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Pay Type:Annual Salary

Job Description

North Alabama Shoals Hospital, located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama (1 hour west of Huntsville), is seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our faculty. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in our newly established Psychiatric Residency Program where you will serve as a key member of the teaching faculty. The program offers a dynamic, hands-on learning environment for residents and medical students, providing exposure to a diverse patient population. Join us to mentor the next generation of psychiatrists, contribute to their educational journey, and make a lasting impact in the field of psychiatry.


Position Details
Role:
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students in a newly established ACGME-accredited program.
• Provide clinical care in a diverse psychiatric setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications:
• BC/BE in Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for Alabama medical licensure.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring.
• Post-residency/fellowship experience strongly preferred.

Recruitment Package:
• Base salary + wRVU production incentive.
• CME allowance.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Medical debt assistance + Navigate Student Loans consultative services.
• Relocation allowance.
• Residency stipend.
• Paid malpractice coverage.
• Health benefits + retirement plan.
• Marketing + practice growth assistance.

About the Facility: North Alabama Shoals Hospital is home to two specialized psychiatric units:
Mental Health Crisis Unit: A 20-bed acute psychiatric stabilization facility serving patients aged 19–68. The unit provides comprehensive care, including pharmacotherapy, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy, delivered by skilled social workers and therapists.
Senior Care Center: The only inpatient acute geriatric psychiatric program in northwest Alabama, offering 30 beds for patients aged 55+. This unit specializes in treating psychiatric symptoms often accompanied by medical disorders, providing a secure and intensive care environment.

The hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and proudly sponsors J1 visas for international medical graduates.

About the Community:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is a vibrant, family-friendly community located along the Tennessee River. Known as the “Hit Recording Capital of the World,” it boasts a rich musical heritage and a thriving arts scene. The area offers excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and an affordable cost of living. Residents enjoy outdoor activities like world-class bass fishing, hiking, and golf, as well as cultural events such as the renowned W.C. Handy Musical Festival. Muscle Shoals is an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

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About Our Hospital and Health System

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a 198-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

As part of Lifepoint Health—a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier®—the hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral health, and medically managed substance use detoxification.

Shoals Hospital is part of the North Alabama Market, alongside North Alabama Medical Center (NAMC), a larger tertiary care facility located just six miles away in Florence, Alabama. NAMC is a 263-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital offering an expanded breadth of services, including open-heart surgery, neurosurgery, labor and delivery, and intensive care.

The North Alabama Market also supports a robust graduate medical education program, with a combined cohort of more than 75 residents across internal medicine and psychiatry. This strong academic presence reflects a deep commitment to physician development and includes one of the state’s largest internal medicine residency programs.

Together, these facilities form a highly collaborative healthcare network dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care close to home, while providing access to advanced specialty services within the community.

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