Psychiatrist

Lower Bucks Hospital • Bristol, PA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Lower Bucks Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join its hospital-employed Behavioral Health team. The role provides psychiatric care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital setting. Lower Bucks Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital in Bristol, Pennsylvania, serving Bucks County and surrounding communities.

This is a full-time, hospital-employed W-2 position with a hospital-based daytime schedule. The psychiatrist will provide care in an inpatient and/or consult-liaison setting, depending on program needs. On-call responsibilities and coverage are to be defined based on the coverage model.

Compensation includes a competitive base salary with potential productivity incentives. A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance may be available, subject to eligibility and applicable terms. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off and holidays; a CME allowance and CME days; malpractice insurance with tail coverage; and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN).
• Active Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one.
• DEA license or eligibility.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hospital-based, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients.
• Manage psychiatric conditions through evidence-based medication management and treatment planning.
• Deliver care in an inpatient and/or consult-liaison setting, based on program needs.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, social workers, therapists, hospitalists, and case management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Comply with hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and state and federal regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with potential productivity incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• CME allowance and CME days.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.
• Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree