Inpatient Behavioral Health-Psychiatrist MD/DO
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About the job
The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.
We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!
Inpatient Behavioral Health Psychiatrist (MD/DO)
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Psychiatrist is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care to individuals receiving services at Broadlawns Medical Center. Practicing within the scope of approved clinical privileges, this role provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with acute and complex behavioral health needs.
This position offers a flexible and dynamic practice environment, with opportunities to work across multiple care settings, such as the emergency department, and consultation-liaison services based on the candidated interests. The psychiatrist collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, evidence-based treatment and continuity of care.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains clinical skills in applicable specialty.
- Provides direct service to patients within inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Seeks consultation from other specialties when appropriate.
- Provides ongoing supervision and consultation to assigned mid-level providers, residents, and/or medical students
- Participates in depaltmental call schedule as assigned.
- Participates in medical education programs as assigned.
- Participates in meetings and committees of the Medical Staff as assigned in order to further the mission of the Medical Center.
- Participates in process improvement initiatives for the organization as related to practice.
- Completion of medical records is accurate, timely, and legible.
- Clinical practice patterns reveal efficiency of resource management with no departure from established patterns of clinical practice using evidence based medicine when appropriate.
- Appropriate education of patients and families regarding a documented plan of care.
MINIMUM OUALIFICATIONS
Current license to practice in the State of Iowa Board certification in applicable specialty within five years of residency training, fellowship ra waiver approved by the Credentials Committee, Medical Executive Committee, and Board of Trustees.
PREFERRED OUALIFICATIONS
Prior practice experience.
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Work Shift
8:30a-4p (United States of America)
Benefits (FT/PT)
- Retirement - IPERS
- Education Assistance
- Employee Health & Wellness
- PTO
- Free Parking
- Health Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan
- And more!
Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From Broadlawns Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Broadlawns Medical Center
Broadlawns Medical Center is a public hospital with an emergency department in Des Moines, IA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Broadlawns Medical Center
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