Inpatient Psychiatry Opening in Ashland, KY

**Inpatient Psychiatry Opening in Ashland, KY**
Lexington 123m; Cincinnati, OH 146m

Seeking a board certified or eligible Psychiatrist to join its expanding inpatient behavioral health team. This is a hospital-employed opportunity within a strong, collaborative psychiatric program that serves a large and diverse patient population across Kentucky and Ohio.

**Highlights:**

* $375,000 guaranteed base salary with wRVU productivity bonuses
* Inpatient role focused on adult psychiatric care in a 27-bed Behavioral Medicine Unit
* Daily therapy integration: patients attend individual and/or group sessions
* Supported by discharge planners and case managers for post-acute care coordination
* Work alongside a growing, collegial team of psychiatrists and advanced practice providers
* Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and support from hospital leadership

**Benefits:**

* Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
* Retirement plans (401k and 403b)
* Generous vacation and CME time
* $5,000 CME stipend
* Signing bonus and student loan assistance available
* Malpractice insurance provided
* Relocation support available

**Facility Overview:**

* Full range of adult medical specialties on-site (excluding pediatric subspecialties)
* Emergency Department sees over 70,000 annual visits
* Newly constructed facilities and expanded patient capacity

**Life in Ashland, Kentucky:**
Ashland is a welcoming town of about 25,000 people, located on the scenic Ohio River. Known for its safe, family-friendly atmosphere and low cost of living, it offers:

* Excellent public schools
* Local dining, boutique shopping, and a vibrant downtown
* Outdoor recreation: hiking, skiing, fishing, rafting, golf, hunting, and more
* Easy access to Cincinnati, Columbus, and Lexington (2-hour drive)
* 20 minutes from Huntington, West Virginia, home to Marshall University

The position is supported by a wide network of 40+ primary care clinics, with referrals coming from a catchment area of approximately 750,000 residents. The health system has experienced continued growth, particularly following the closure of a nearby facility, and is completing a major expansion including a new Emergency Department, Imaging Center, and main entrance.