Psychiatrist
LPsychiatryColumbia, Missouri1mo ago
~$365,000SalaryDrMarket ContextMedium confidence· 17 reports
Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatric Hospitalist to join its behavioral health team, offering a 7-on/7-off schedule with 10-hour shifts, no call responsibilities, and a $100K recruitment bonus. The role is based at a 796-bed Level II Trauma Center, the third-largest medical center in the St. Louis metro area.
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Mercy Psychiatry is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible Psychiatric Hospitalist to join our expanding team at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO.
$100K Recruitment Bonus!
Mercy Behavioral Health - South:
7 on 7 off schedule
10-hour shifts
No call responsibilities!
Psychological and psycho-educational testing
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Mercy Behavioral Health offers free, confidential evaluations for anyone who has a concern about a psychiatric, behavioral or addictive disorder.
Evaluations, as well as referrals to physicians or community resources, are available 24 hours a day.
Mercy Hospital South:
A 796-bed community, the third-largest medical center in the St. Louis metropolitan area
Level II Trauma Center with approximately 80,000 ER visits annually
Certified Dieticians and Diabetic Educators.
24/7 Hospitalist Coverage
This Position Offers:
Competitive compensation model + $100K Recruitment Bonus
Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided
As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
This location is eligible for H-1B sponsorship
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Your life is our life’s workAt Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.
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