River Vista Behavioral Health·Madera County, California
The psychiatrist will conduct initial evaluations and assessments, provide treatment team leadership, and deliver daily care to assigned patients. They will work with a diverse caseload of individuals aged 18 and older.
Inpatient PRN Psychiatrist Lucrative Compensation Madera, CA We are seeking an Inpatient PRN Psychiatrist to join our dynamic medical staff at River Vista Behavioral Health in Madera, CA. This role offers lucrative earning potential and excellent flexibility while working alongside a collaborative care team with a strong support structure. Quick Facts Employment Type: Independent Contractor/1099 Schedule / Hours: Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time or an on-call position Patient Encounters: average of 15 total patient encounters per day Location: Madera, CA Practice Setting: Behavioral Health Facility, Inpatient Compensation: very competitive per patient rate
Conduct initial evaluations and assessments, provide treatment team leadership, and deliver daily care to assigned patients. Work with a diverse caseload of individuals aged 18 and older Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and support staff
Board Certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry Licensed to practice in California or eligibility to obtain a CA license Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians About the Organization & Community River Vista is a newer, state-of-the-art 128-bed behavioral health hospital that opened its doors in 2023. We offer a full continuum of inpatient services, including specialized units catering to the unique needs of children, adolescents, and older adults with co-occurring behavioral health and substance-use issues. We offer robust outpatient programs addressing prevalent behavioral health concerns. Madera, CA is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, about 20 miles north of Fresno. The community is known for its diversity, family-oriented neighborhoods and a blend of small-town atmosphere with growing local amenities. Madera hosts year-round community events such as farmers markets, outdoor concerts, movies in the park, and local festivals. Wineries and vineyards nearby help define the Madera AVA wine region. Madera is a culturally rich city. Its central California location provides access to both local activities and a gateway to the state’s natural treasures. River Vista Behavioral Health is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.K. For more information about the position or to apply, please contact: Diana Stellhorn | UHS In-house Physician Recruiter, Behavioral Health Division |Cell 414-202-5063 Diana.Stellhorn@uhsinc.com linkedin.com/in/dianastellhorn Physician Career Opportunities Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry and licensed to practice in California or eligible to obtain a CA license. They must also meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.
Market context
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