Job Description

Position Title: Weekend PRN/Moonlighting Inpatient General Psychiatrist

Location: Augusta, GA

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta provides comprehensive care for both adolescent and adult populations with psychological issues, as well as substance abuse challenges. They offer Inpatient, Residential Treatment, Partial Day Programs, and Intensive Outpatient services.

Position Overview:

• Employment Type: Hospital Employed PRN/Moonlighting
• Schedule / Hours: Onsite, weekend rounding on Saturday & Sunday, Vacation Coverage, and Holidays 
• Patient Volume: Will vary on the facility census
• Location: Augusta, GA
• Practice Setting: Inpatient ages 12 and older
• Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers, and Therapists

Key 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive PRN Compensation
• Malpractice reimbursement/coverage

Qualifications:

• BE/BC in General Psychiatry, local 3 rd or 4 th year residents are welcome.
• Active or eligible GA license
• Active DEA
• Comfortable with treating ages 12 and older
• Local candidates or commutable distance preferred
• Must be willing to work one weekend a month at minimum.

About the Organization & Community:

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is nestled along the Savannah River near the South Carolina border, combines Southern charm with the benefits of warm weather and an affordable cost of living. The area is ripe with outdoor activities, cultural events, delicious cuisine, and shopping, all within easy access to Savannah and Atlanta. As Georgia's second-largest city, Augusta is famous for hosting the Masters Golf Tournament.

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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