Inpatient Military Unit Position | FT W2 | Panama City, FL

About the Role

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital is honored to serve our military and veteran population. With the success of our Military Program, which serves active duty members, our clinical experts have adapted comprehensive programming with treatment tailored to the specific needs of our veteran heroes. This full-time inpatient psychiatrist position is located on the military unit at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital in Panama City, FL, serving a daily caseload of military populations. 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.

Responsibilities

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

Schedule

• Monday‑Friday, daytime hours, onsite only.
• Weekend coverage: 16 Saturday/Sunday in‑person rounding and telephonic call.
• Weekday call: one evening call shift per week by phone only.

Compensation

Competitive base salary, W2.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off.
• CME package.
• Relocation assistance and/or sign‑on bonus.

Qualifications

• Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Certification in General Psychiatry, ideally comfortable treating ages 12 and older for cross coverage and call.
• Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
• Licensure: Florida medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.