PHYSICIAN - Psychiatry Consult Service - Duluth, MN

American Academy of Family Physicians; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 338,539 - 413,770; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Psychiatry - Consult Service physician for an in-person 1.0 FTE with a 14 on/14 off rotation. The role includes managing psychiatric patients in the emergency department, leading rounds, triage, and providing consults to a Level 1 Trauma Center.

The team comprises 16 adult and 5 child/adolescent psychiatrists within a broader Behavioral Health group, with telehealth to regional critical access hospitals and a shared overnight/weekend call.

Qualifications

• BC/BE Psychiatry
• Interest in ECT would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of psychiatric patients in the emergency department, including leading rounds, triage and evaluation.
• Provide consults to Level 1 Trauma Center and support telehealth to nearby hospitals.
• Participate in 14 on/14 off rotation and daytime/evening/night shifts.
• Collaborate with a large Behavioral Health team including psychologists, PMHNPs and nurses.

Skills

Team collaboration

Emergency psychiatry

ECT interest

Education

BC/BE Psychiatry

Job description

Job Description

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Psychiatry - Consult Service

Duluth, MN

About the position:

• An in-person 1.0 FTE position with a rotation of 14on/14off.
• Our ideal candidate would be a strong team player, desiring:
• 7-day service coverage model (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Overnight and weekend call is shared by the physician pool. Average call is once a week while on service.
• Telehealth to critical access hospitals in area
• Managing the care of psychiatric patients in the emergency department, including leading care rounds, triage, and evaluation
• Consultation to Level 1 Trauma Center

About our Behavioral Health Team:

• Join a group of 16 adult and 5 child and adolescent psychiatrists as part of a Behavioral Health Care Team. Other members of the team include doctoral level psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychotherapists, RN's, and clinical assistants. The Behavioral Health Division provides a spectrum of care for children and adults, including inpatient psychiatric care, consult-liaison, and emergency psychiatry, ECT procedures (not providing at the current time but the goal is to start again), intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services, and an outpatient behavioral health clinic. The Division also includes Health Psychology doctorate and master's level psychologists.
• The Behavioral Health Department provides a spectrum of care for children and adults, including inpatient psychiatric care, consult-liaison and emergency psychiatry, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization services, and an outpatient behavioral health clinic.
• Integrated pharmacist team includes a Hospitalist and Pharmacist
• Essentia Health Duluth hospital: Adult in-patient unit has 44 beds; Child/Adolescent inpatient unit has 16 beds.

Requirements:

• BC/BE Psychiatry
• Interest in ECT would be a plus.

Compensation

• $376,155. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

FTE: 1