Physician - Psychiatrist - Multiple Locations - Behavioral Health

El Rio Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks PTO first year

9 paid holidays

40 hours CME Leave

Loan forgiveness programs

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our outpatient/inpatient team across 15 locations and partnered hospitals. We offer a robust, team-driven environment with strong community focus and integrated services.

Join a nationally recognized FQHC network with advanced technology, loan repayment options, generous time off, CME leave, and competitive compensation. Salary ranges from $120.19 to $171.56 per hour plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency program.
• Arizona state license and DEA for prescribing controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric care to outpatients and inpatients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Deliver evidence-based treatments and support for patients and families.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient care

Behavioral health

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency completion

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Introduction

Are you are looking for a career with one of Tucson’s largest, most highly regarded healthcare organizations that offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, free health classes and makes a difference in the lives of more than one in ten Tucsonans?

Overview

El Rio Health seeks Psychiatrists to join our outpatient/inpatient team providing care for El Rio patients at our various 15 locations and partnered hospitals in Tucson, AZ.

El Rio offers a supportive, integrated healthcare environment with a strong emphasis on community care and provider well-being.

We're pleased to provide additional information about El Rio Health, Arizona's largest Community Health Center and the 16th largest Federally Qualified Health Center in the United States.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Palpable Culture: Imagine walking into a workplace where genuine smiles greet you at every turn. Our atmosphere buzzes with camaraderie and mutual respect, fostering collaboration among diverse colleagues.


• Comprehensive Care: With 15 locations serving over 128,000 patients annually, we offer integrated services under one roof, allowing you to make a significant impact on community health. On-site integrated services include:
  
  
  
  • Pharmacy
  
  
  • Nutrition
  
  
  • Laboratory
  
  
  • Imaging – X-ray, Ultrasound & Mammography
  
  
  • Behavioral Health, Outpatient and Inpatient
  
  
  • Community Outreach
  
  
  • Dentistry
  
  
  • Primary Care
  
  
  • Midwifery Services
  
  
  • OB/GYN
  
  
  • pediatrics
  
  
  • Physical Therapy
  
  
  • Addiction Treatment
  
  
  • Integrated Pain Clinic
  
  
  • HIV/Aids
  
  
  • Breastfeeding Support
  
  
  • Teen & Young Adult Services
  
  
  
  


• 15 gorgeous and expansive locations, all including accredited level medical home environments.


• Professional Growth: Our program includes 9 residency programs with various teaching opportunities from preceptor to faculty


• Work-Life Balance: The only FQHC within the US accredited with “Joy of Medicine.” We prioritize your well-being with features like Provider Engagement Funds, Calm App subscriptions, and Wellness Council led by our Chief Wellness Officer.


• Cutting-Edge Technology: Benefit from AI Scribes and Epic Superuser support.


• Loan Repayment: Access various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.


• Benefits: El Rio Health offers a generous time off package, providing new employees with an impressive 6 weeks of paid time off in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays and 40 hours of CME Leave. $2,000 for CME coursework plus $2,000 toward licensure renewal.Paid Malpractice Insurance.


• Accreditations: We're recognized by the Joint Commission, NCQA, and the Joy of Medicine.

We invite you to explore how El Rio Health can be the perfect launchpad for your medical career.

Salary: $120.19 - $171.56 per hour, depending on qualifications, plus Bonuses.

The Psychiatrist will provide quality comprehensive medical care to a variety of clinic patients, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, for both the medical care and psychiatric treatment to patients at El Rio Health. The Psychiatrist delivers high-quality care for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, promotion of health and prevention of disease, and the physical and emotional support of patients and families. The Psychiatrist provides care to new and established patients in accordance with the licensure and the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Responsibilities

• The Psychiatrist and clinical staff engage in the delivery of medical care in conjunction with budgetary, staffing, quality, and other functions of the teams which support the mission and goals of El Rio Health.


• The completion of these duties, tasks, or assignments requires a high level of independent judgment and decision-making in the execution of the scope or authority and responsibility for the position.


• The Psychiatrist must be able to successfully perform all essential functions, duties, tasks, assignments, and responsibilities assigned within the El Rio organization at a location assigned by management.


• The incumbent in this position works with general direction and review and has discretion and independent judgment authority with respect to matters of significance for the assigned area.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathy or degree from an accredited medical educational institution.


• Successful completion of an accredited residency program.


• If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in their clinical specialty.


• Must have and maintain an active and unencumbered Arizona state license as a Physician including prescriptive authority from the Board of Medical Examiners, State of Arizona.


• Must obtain and maintain current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency License (DEA) for prescribing controlled substances.


• Must obtain and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.


• Remain current will all licensure requirements, compliance training, Code of Conduct and other regulations as mandated by state and federal laws.


• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical behavioral health setting.


• Experience prescribing appropriate medications, treatments and health regimens to treat patient health issues.


• Experience collaborating with specialists to explore patient health conditions and diagnose health issues.