Ascension

Adult Psychiatrist

Ascension$200K — $250K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in psychiatry
  • Eligible for state medical license and DEA registration
  • Advanced Life Support certification preferred
  • Must possess strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, and therapy specialists
  • Manage a 14-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit
  • Provide acute crisis stabilization care for psychiatric conditions
  • Accept inpatient referrals and manage them as attending or consulting physician
  • Participate in quality care initiatives and support cost-effectiveness

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
  • CME allowance
  • Malpractice coverage with tail
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Health insurance options and wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits with employer match
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description

Location: Appleton, WI

Facility Name: St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Schedule: Full-Time 7-on/7-off rotation

Sign-on bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type

What You Will Do

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Adult Psychiatry Physician to join a team supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
  • Collaborate with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team supported by 24/7 nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, and Education Specialists
  • Enjoy a balanced inpatient schedule with a 7-on/7-off rotation (7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
  • Provide care on a 14-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit with an average daily census of 9 patients and a typical length of stay of 3-5 days, focusing on acute crisis stabilization for conditions including suicidal/homicidal ideation, psychosis, and substance withdrawal/detox
  • Serving a surrounding population of 230,000
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • Eligible for state medical license and DEA registration
  • Evaluate and treat patients using appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic skills while ensuring accurate, timely documentation that meets payer requirements and supports appeals for denied services.
  • Accept and manage inpatient referrals, serving as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician as needed, while actively contributing to initiatives that enhance quality of care and cost-effectiveness.
  • Located in Wisconsin's Fox Cities (Neenah, Menasha, Appleton, Oshkosh)-a vibrant, family-friendly region with low cost of living, excellent schools, growing performing arts with touring Broadway shows and dining scene, and easy access to Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and Chicago, plus abundant outdoor recreation with nearby lakes, trails, and year-round activities

About the Facility
  • Modern, 350-bed facility with a newly expanded hospital tower, recent campus renovations, and robust 24/7 hospitalist, emergency, and ICU support, plus certified stroke and chest pain services within a Level III trauma center.
  • Backed by a strong, integrated referral network and part of Ascension, a leading national nonprofit health system dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to all.


What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.


Additional Preferences

No additional preferences

Visa Eligibility

H1-B Visa Eligible

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1999

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