Weekend Moonlighting | Local Psychiatrist Residents/Fellows | PRN | Harahan, LA

Opportunity Details

Position Title: Weekend Moonlighting Position for Residents/Fellows (local area 3rd or 4th year only)

Location: Harahan, LA

River Oaks Hospital is recruiting a Psychiatrist for their Inpatient Adult and Addiction Programs. River Oaks Hospital, located in the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 126-bed private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents, and children.

Among our programs is The New Orleans Institute, a nationally recognized trauma treatment program.

For the past 40 years, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma-based disorders, compulsive behaviors and eating disorders.

Position Overview

• Employment Type: W2 weekend PRN
• Schedule / Hours: Onsite only, Saturday and Sunday rounding, overnight tele-phonic call starting at 5 PM Friday PM until Monday at 7 AM off-site
• Patient Volume: Will vary, all ages
• Location: Harahan, LA
• Practice Setting: Inpatient all ages
• Call requirements: 1 -2 weekends per month preferred
• 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 Weekend Rates

Position duties include admission evaluations, daily care of assigned patients in the programs, treatment team leadership and interaction with administrative and clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Local area only - 3rd or 4th year Psychiatry Reisdents or Fellows
• Must be comfortable treating all ages and interested in Women’s Behavioral Health, and/or candidates with eating disorder or trauma-focused experience is preferred
• Active LA license and DEA or ability to obtain licensure

About the Organization & Community

River Oaks Hospital is located just minutes from the world’s most fascinating city! Culture, great food, jazz music, and the gulf coast await you in New Orleans, LA.

River Oaks is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) one of the nation’s leading healthcare management companies.

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.

For More Information, Please Contact

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | uhsinc.com.

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