Psychiatrist

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 with 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 Info

• The practice is in a standalone building located in near proximity to the main CHRISTUS Campus; the 120-acre forested grounds are home to CHRISTUS St. Michael hospital, and CHRISTUS medical offices, and clinics
• The outpatient practice is comprised of 2 MD Psychiatrists and one Behavioral Health trained NP who sees her own patient panel or backs up physicians when needed
• Physician patient panel is predominately an adult population
• There are no call requirements for practice nor hospital
• Nearest inpatient facilities are Riverview in Texarkana and Brentwood in Shreveport
• EPIC EMR used in the practice, integrates “A-Bridge”: An AI assisted dictation system which facilities documentation
• 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

Shift & Schedule

• Patients are scheduled Mon-Fri 8 to 3:30 PM
• Daily patient volume: Approximately 14 to 16 per day; practice typically schedules 20-minute visits for returning patients and 40 minutes for new patients; physicians make the appropriate determination

Responsibilities

• Treatments/common diagnosis: PTSD, ADHD. Autism, bipolar OCD, Anxiety, eating disorders
• Physician determines the scope of practice and type of patients serviced

Compensation

• First-year income guarantee, expected to be surpassed with an exceptional RVU-based compensation model which rewards individual performance
• Sign-on and relocation allowance
• No State income tax

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical and Dental (BCBS) Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 403(b) Matched Savings Plan

Qualifications

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