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General/Adult Psychiatry Job in Texarkana, Texas

Physician - Psychiatrist

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:General/Adult Psychiatry

Location:Texarkana, Texas, United States

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

Job Description

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Psychiatry Outpatient Practice with CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in collaboration with CHRISTUS St. Michael hospital in Texarkana is seeking a BE/BC Psychiatrist to join an established practice. This unique opportunity offers the stability and support of an employment model combined with the ability to maximize earnings through RVU-based compensation. The incoming physician will benefit from a strong referral network, a growing patient base, and the autonomy to expand clinical interests.

Practice Highlights:

· Practice ensures a first-year income guarantee, expected to be surpassed with an exceptional RVU-based compensation model which rewards individual performance.

    • The practice is in a standalone building directly across the street from the main CHRISTUS Campus; the beautiful 120-acre forested grounds are home to CHRISTUS St. Michael hospital, the in-patient Rehabilitation Hospital and CHRISTUS medical offices, and clinics. An ideal setting for professional collaboration.
    • The outpatient practice is comprised of 2 MD Psychiatrists and 1 Behavioral Health trained NP who see her own patient panel or backs up physicians when needed.
    • Recruitment of a new physician is in preparation for an upcoming retirement; physician treats predominately an adult population.  
    • The office can accommodate 4 Physician/Providers should there be overlap.
    • The second Psychiatrist serves a large number adolescence and children.
    • The Incoming physician will see mostly Adult but may choose to treat a younger population.
    • There are no call requirements for practice nor hospital.
    • Treatments/common diagnosis: PTSD, ADHD. Autism, bipolar OCD, Anxiety, eating disorders. Practice does not see patients for addictions such as drug, alcohol or  sexual
    • Patients are seen Mon-Fri 8 to 5 PM.
    • Nearest inpatient facility is Brentwood in Shreveport (1-hour awa).
    • Sleep studies referred to the hospital.

Hospital Services:

  • 311-bed acute care hospital with a Level III Emergency Department and a full range of medical specialties represented.
  • Christus after-hours triage services nurse line assists with call duties
  • Epic EMR utilized across both clinic and hospital settings.
  • https://www.christushealth.org/locations/st-michael

Qualifications:

  • Unrestricted Texas License at start of practice
  • Texas Registered DEA
  • BC/BE Residency Psychiatry
  • Upcoming graduation residents encouraged to inquire

About CHRISTUS Health:

  • More than 700 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing 41 specialties across 82 clinics throughout Northeast Texas.
  • A financially strong, mission-driven Catholic health system known for its fiscal stewardship and commitment to physician professional growth.
  • 2018 Acclaim Award Winner- Number One - physician group in the Nation

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Sign-on and relocation allowance
  • Comprehensive Medical and Dental (BCBS) Insurance
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • 403(b) Matched Savings Plan
  • No State income tax

 About the Community:

Texarkana offers a unique blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities, straddling the Texas-Arkansas state line. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, a low cost of living, excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and abundant outdoor recreation. Surrounded by the piney woods, scenic lakes, and rolling landscapes of Northeast Texas, the area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Home to the rapidly growing Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.

For immediate consideration, please contact:

Lourdes Kvalem, CHRISTUS Health Physician Recruiter 

Phone: 214-395-8604; Lourdes.Kvalem@Christushealth.org

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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