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Position Title: Full-time Inpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Location: Shreveport, LABrentwood Hospital provides an inpatient mental health program for children 4-12 in need of around-the-clock access to care and supervision in a comfortable and compassionate environment.Position overview:

• Role: Full-time Inpatient Child/Adolescent Position
• Patient Population: ages 4-12
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours
• Weekend Coverage: 1:6 Saturday/Sunday in-person rounding.
• Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.
• Employment Type: Full-time employed position.
• Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan. Faculty opportunity for residents and fellows available once board certified.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for geriatric/senior adult patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package, and student loan assistance (optional)
• Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available.
• Additional perks: Robust benefits package and more.

Qualifications:

• Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent fellowship program.
• Licensure: Louisiana medical license in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.

Why Shreveport, LA?

• Affordable housing
• A comfortable lifestyle on a physician's salary
• Easy access to outdoor recreation (lakes, parks, Red River)
• A central Ark-La-Tex location with quick access to Dallas
• A strong cultural scene with music, food, and festivals

About Brentwood Hospital:

As one of the region's most trusted psychiatric hospitals, Brentwood offers a rare opportunity to provide specialized care to a rapidly growing child/adolescent population in the Ark-La-Tex area. The position features a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, modern inpatient and outpatient programs, and strong administrative support that allows physicians to focus on high-quality clinical care.

Brentwood Hospital provides resources, team culture, and patient volume that empower psychiatrists to thrive.

Brentwood Hospital is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, Universal Health Services (UHS).

Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.

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