KY | PRN Psychiatry | Weekend Coverage | General Psychiatry

UHS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is seeking a PRN Psychiatrist to support in-patient services on weekends. The position covers both adult and child/adolescent populations and is structured as a 1099 independent contractor with on-site responsibilities in Lexington.

The role requires Kentucky medical licensure (or ability to obtain) and board certification or eligibility in general psychiatry.

Qualifications

• Must have Kentucky medical license or the ability to obtain.
• Board certified or board eligible in general psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• PRN Weekend In-Patient Coverage.
• On-site coverage for in-patient services.
• Treats both adult and child/adolescent populations.

Job description

PRN Psychiatrist

Lexington, KY

The Ridge Behavioral Healthcare System in Lexington, KY, is seeking a PRN Psychiatry to work with In-Patient Services. The Ridge provides psychiatric and dual diagnosis treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Position Duties & Highlights

• PRN Weekend In-Patient Coverage
• Patient population of adults and child/adolescent
• 1099 Independent Contractor position
• On-site coverage

Requirements

• Kentucky medical license or the ability to obtain
• Board certified or board eligible in general psychiatry

The Hospital

Located in Lexington, KY, in the heart of Bluegrass Country, Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents and adults.

Hospital website

www.ridgebhs.com

Community Features

• Lexington is the 2nd largest city in Kentucky, and is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Greater metropolitan area population over 700,000.
• High quality public and private primary and secondary education systems - ranks tenth among US cities in college education rate.
• Home to thriving arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations and a highly respected opera program at the University of Kentucky.
• Sports activities at community, college and professional levels.
• One of the nation's most stable economies with its abundance of government, manufacturing technology, educational and general business opportunities.
• Quality of life amenities and activities for all lifestyle and affordable housing communities of all types.

Ridge Behavioral Health System is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)