Inpatient Psychiatrist

The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine seeks to hire a psychiatrist who will provide inpatient services at High Point Medical Center in beautiful North Carolina.  

What We Have to Offer:

• Work/Life Balance: 7 days on - 7 days off schedule.
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $4,000 and generous PTO for Continuing Medical Education.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Schedule Mix: Inpatient services, C/L, ED, and ECT.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Day 1 health, dental & vision insurance, competitive retirement plan, tuition concession (upon eligibility) & much more!

High Point Medical Center: 

High Point Medical Center is staffed by the faculty of the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine. Faculty provide comprehensive inpatient services, including psychiatric crisis stabilization and detoxification from alcohol and other substances. The department’s mission is to improve the behavioral health and well-being of the people in this region through patient care, education, and research. It is the full and thoughtful integration of these three elements that distinguishes academic medical centers, and it is the dedication to placing patient care first that identifies the best of these centers.

Inpatient Psychiatrist Requirements:

• MD/DO
• BC/BE
• Fellowship Trained
• NC Licensure or Eligible

Where You’ll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023.  This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and    respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.

Since our founding in 1904, we at High Point Medical Center haven't forgotten the reason why we are here—to do everything possible to get you well and keep you well.

High Point Medical Center, part of Wake Forest Baptist Health, has more than 2,600 staff. High Point Medical Center offers 351 private beds for medical and surgical patients serving over 120,000 patients each year. High Point Medical Center has its foundation in six primary service areas:  Congdon Heart and Vascular Center; Hayworth Cancer Center, The Neuroscience Center; The Esther R. Culp Women's Center; The Emergency Center; and The Piedmont Joint Replacement Center.

Our mission is to provide exceptional health services to the people of our region.

Our Vision: High Point Regional Health, in collaboration with our partners, will provide the highest quality, cost effective, patient-centered care to promote the health and well-being of the people in the communities we serve, by:

• Being the health care organization of choice for integrated health services across a seamless continuum of care;
• Being the recognized leader in the provision of the highest quality, value-based health care; and
• Attracting and retaining talented employees, physicians and volunteers dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences

LOCATION:

High Point, North Carolina, part of the Piedmont Triad region of central NC, is just two hours from the NC Mountains and three hours to the pristine Carolina coast.  With a regional population of 1.6 million, High Point is the smaller of the connected cities with a population of 111,967. 

High Point enjoys:

• 16 colleges and universities
• Midway between North Carolina’s two major cities- Raleigh and Charlotte
• Home to the Wyndham Championship PGA Tournament, Greensboro Aquatic Center, multiple minor-league teams, 101 parks and 137 miles of trails in Guilford County alone, and much more!
• High Point is known as the “Home Furnishings Capital of the World”
• Lower cost of living compared to other similar-sized areas in the state
• Quick access to Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport in Greensboro
• High ranking public and private school options