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Posted 10 August, 2026

Psychiatry, Inpatient General Psychiatrist Position | Full-time W2 or Fee for service | Coastal Pana

Universal Health Services
Panama City, FL, US Full Time

Job Description

Opportunity Details:

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Position Title: BE/BC Inpatient General Psychiatrist

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Location: Panama City, FL

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Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital. Located in the heart of beautiful Panama City, Florida, Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, active-duty service members and their families and veterans.

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Position Overview:

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    • Role: Full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist, Adult Unit
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    • Patient Population: Daily caseload will be adult populations but must be comfortable and willing to treat ages 12 and older for weekend call
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    • Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours, onsite only
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    • Weekend Coverage: 1:4 Saturday/Sunday in-person rounding and telephonic call
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    • Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.
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    • Employment Type: Full-time employed salary with benefits or fee for service options
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  • Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan for employed W2
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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.
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  • Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
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  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
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  • Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.
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  • Supervision of NP
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Compensation and Benefits:

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  • Competitive base salary for full-time W-2.
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  • Fee for service option is available
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  • Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package for full-time W-2
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  • Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available for full-time W-2.
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  • Competitive rates for fee for service
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Qualifications:

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    • Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Certification in General Psychiatry, BC in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry a plus.
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    • Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent fellowship program a plus.
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    • Licensure: Florida medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
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Panama City, FL is in the panhandle of northwest Florida on beautiful St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Panama City provides a highly attractive living environment compatible with a variety of lifestyles. The area offers comfortable climate, attractive housing opportunities, fishing and water sports, arts and entertainment, and a friendly community environment for all ages.

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Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

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Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.

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Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | [email protected] | Cell (440) 361-1078

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Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.

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