Physician: General Psychiatry - Palos Heights, IL

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing medical education allowance

Paid time off

401k

Paid parental leave

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is looking for a compassionate Psychiatrist to join their Behavioral Health team in Palos Heights, IL. The position involves providing high-quality outpatient care to adult patients in a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage treatment plans, and be part of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. This full-time role requires an MD or DO degree and board certification in Psychiatry.

Generous benefits including CME allowance, paid time off, and administrative support are offered to help you focus on practicing medicine.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure.
• Commitment to collaborative practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality outpatient psychiatric care.
• Conduct new psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Develop and manage treatment plans.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication management

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO with completed Psychiatry residency

Job description

Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our growing Behavioral Health team in Palos Heights, IL. This role focuses on providing high-quality outpatient psychiatric care to an adult patient population in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Position Highlights

• Join a team of 11 established and well-respected physicians
• Conduct new psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for adult patients
• Develop and manage treatment plans, including medication management
• Full-time, 36 patient-facing hours per week
• Monday–Friday clinic schedule
• Outpatient clinic at Orland Park and Inpatient privileges at NM Palos Hospital
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient centered care
• Support program development and expansion of advanced behavioral health treatment modalities
• System-wide Epic EMR

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
• Commitment to patient-centered care and collaborative practice

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Learn more about benefits.