Academic Psychiatrist

Company: Merritt Hawkins
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description & Requirements

Academic Psychiatrist in Illinois

StartDate: ASAP



The University of Illinois, Peoria, is seeking a psychiatrist to teach residents and medical students in inpatient and outpatient settings, including the flexibility to focus on community mental health, psychotherapy clinics, and a faculty patient panel. Applicants with experience in residency training have the opportunity to advance their careers by becoming the Residency Training Program Director.



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• Inpatient and outpatient psychiatry role that involves teaching residents and medical students - 80% clinical/20% admin and academic
  
• Flexibility to focus on different areas in the outpatient setting, such as community mental health, psychotherapy clinics, developing a faculty patient panel, and the availability of ECT and TMS
  
• Academic position with the opportunity to teach and guide the next generation of psychiatrists
  
• Work under exceptional, caring leadership that has experienced minimal turnover over the last 22 years
  
• Opportunity for advancement to Residency Training Program Director
  
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  Community Information
  
  Peoria, Illinois, has the energy and amenities of a metropolitan city with the stunning natural beauty and appeal of a small town. Peoria's picturesque waterfront is a backdrop for the city's live music and entertainment scene. The city received an overall grade of A- and is a best place to live in Illinois (Niche).\r\n\r\n
  
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  • A very affordable cost of living 25% below the national average
    
  • Excellent public and private schools, vocational colleges, Bradley University, as well as a local college of medicine
    
  • Peoria is ranked in the Top 50 Best Places to Live in the US and No. 1 in Illinois (US News & World Report)
    
  • Enjoy the vibrant nightlife, restaurants, professional ballet, symphony, and theater companies
    
  • Endless stretches of wooded riverbanks, hiking trails, dazzling fall foliage, and brilliant spring blossoms
    
  • Sports enthusiasts will enjoy an NCAA Division I basketball team, minor league baseball, USL2 soccer, golf courses, and hockey teams
    
  • Visit a world-class zoo, children's museum, and the Peoria Civic Center, which hosts nationally recognized concerts and Broadway shows
    
  • Ability to take day or weekend trips to Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis
    
    
    
    
    
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    About the Company
    
    Merritt Hawkins, an AMN Healthcare company, is a permanent physician placement service that fills more physician jobs than any other firm. In addition to being the nations leader in physician employment search and consulting services, Merritt Hawkins also recruits and places select allied health professionals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
    
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