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Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Universal Health Services (UHS), Shreveport, LA, United States

Duration: Full Time


Position Title: Part-time Inpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist

Location: Shreveport, LA
Brentwood Hospital provides an inpatient mental health program for children 4-12 in need of around-the-clock access to care and supervision in a comfortable and compassionate environment.

Position overview:

  • Role: Part-time Inpatient Child/Adolescent Position
  • Patient Population: ages 4-12
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours. (4 hours a day)
  • Weekend Coverage: 1:5 Saturday/Sunday in-person rounding.
  • Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.
  • Employment Type: Part-time employed position.
  • Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for geriatric/senior adult patients.
  • 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 compensation package
  • Pro-rated benefits package for employed part-time employees
  • Additional perks: Robust benefits package and more.

Qualifications:

  • Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
  • Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Geriatric fellowship program.
  • Licensure: Louisiana medical license in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.

Why Shreveport, LA?

  • Affordable housing
  • A comfortable lifestyle on a physician s salary
  • Easy access to outdoor recreation (lakes, parks, Red River)
  • A central Ark La Tex location with quick access to Dallas
  • A strong cultural scene with music, food, and festivals

About Brentwood Hospital:

As one of the region s most trusted psychiatric hospitals, Brentwood offers a rare opportunity to provide specialized care to a rapidly growing senior population in the Ark La Tex area. The position features a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, modern inpatient and outpatient programs, and strong administrative support that allows physicians to focus on high quality clinical care.

Brentwood Hospital provides resources, team culture, and patient volume that empower geriatric psychiatrists to thrive.

Brentwood Hospital is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, Universal Health Services (UHS).

If you have interest in this position, please contact:
Victoria Miller
In-house Physician Recruiter