Psychiatrist

Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join its hospital-employed psychiatric team. This role offers a 2-year contract with a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO, CME allowance, and various financial incentives. The position provides an opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, contributing to patient care and potentially engaging in teaching opportunities.

Practice Info

• Hospital employed Psychiatric team
• Average 12-16 patients per day
• Team includes Kendall Stewart, MD, Janell Ison, DO, Amber Buffinger, CNP, Lori Guinn, LISW, Kayla Harris, CNP, Brennon Giles, CNP, Michael Purdy, CNP, Kari Ward, CNP, 1 nurse, and 2.5 MOAs
• Opportunities for Clinical Case Reviews and Psychiatric Grand Rounds
• Teaching opportunities available with Medical Students, Residents, and Advanced Practitioner trainees
• Staff are eligible for Clinical Adjunct Faculty status with Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Compensation

• 2-year contract
• Deferred compensation: 457b plan, defer compensation up to IRS limit of $23,500 year before taxes (no matching)
• Retirement / Savings Plan: 403b plan, defer compensation up to IRS limit of $23,500 year before taxes under age 50 and $31,000 for over age 50; SOMC matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay
• Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving company
• Liquidated Damages: 70 mile and 2 year non-compete clause or liquidated damages of one year salary
• Medical School Loan Repayment: repay up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment)
• Residency Stipend: up to $25,000 (requires up to 2 year service commitment)
• Sign on Bonus: 15% of base salary up to $100,000 (paid when contract signed and forgiven over 2-4 years depending on amount of bonus)
• Bonus Incentives: excellent bonus incentives up to 10% of salary

Benefits

• Vacation: 29 PTO (paid time off) days
• Additional 5 days PTO when producing 75%tile wRVUs
• CME/Books & Journals: 5 days PTO and up to $5000
• Malpractice Insurance Coverage: in a claims made insurance, in an amount of $1,000,000, per claim/$3,000,000, aggregate
• Health Insurance: physician pays small premium, deducted from paycheck

Shift & Schedule

• Office hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00a - 5:00p; Friday 8:00a - 2:00p
• Call: 1:6

Requirements

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist
• Employment is contingent upon passing the post-offer physical examination, drug test, and criminal background investigation