About Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

In 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center opened its doors to provide specialized behavioral health care and addiction treatment on a therapeutic 29-acre campus, located in North Central San Antonio, Texas.

Our 330-bed facility was designed with one mission in mind: Saving Lives, Healing Families, and Creating Hope. The facility includes a charter school, gymnasium, recreational facility, playgrounds, swimming pool, ROPES (Reality-Oriented Physical Experiential Situation Course), library and dining room.

FM / IM Hospitalist – Inpatient Psychiatry Hospital – San Antonio, TX

Position Overview

• Conduct medical assessments, initial H&Ps within 24 hours of admission, follow-ups, and patient discharges.
• Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other support staff to develop and implement integrated treatment plans that address both mental health and medical issues.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to contribute insights into the patient's medical condition(s), discuss treatment options, and ensure that the overall care plan is comprehensive and cohesive.
• Co-manage patients with complex medical comorbidities during their length of stay, alongside Psychiatrists, other mental health providers, and support staff.
• Provide medical education to patients and their families regarding their medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications that may impact overall health.
• Provide medical consults as needed in the General Adult units, Mission Resiliency Program (military, veterans, etc.), and Detox/SUD units.

Details

• Full time position, 40 hours per week.
• Employed W-2 or 1099 contractor options available.
• Monday-Friday, days only.
• Occasional weekend coverage every 4th week.
• Call coverage one evening per week, from 8p-6a, by phone only.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary with the ability to earn more through productivity bonus.
• Robust benefits package including, health insurance, vision, dental insurance, company-matched 401K, ST/LT disability, and more.
• Paid malpractice coverage.
• 25 days Paid Time Off annually.
• 5 CME days reimbursable expenses.
• Relocation Assistance and Sign-On Bonus available.

Required Education, Licensure, & Certifications

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
2. Board certification in Family Medicine (ABFM) or Internal Medicine (ABIM) .
3. Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
4. Experience or interest in behavioral health and psychiatry is a plus.

Laurel Ridge is in San Antonio the 7th largest city in the United States and 2nd largest in Texas. The city offers attractions including wonderful cuisine and shopping, sporting events, outdoor activities and parks, and multiple cultural venues. San Antonio has beautiful housing options and diverse education systems at primary and secondary levels, including the University of Texas SA and Texas A&M. These attributes and more support San Antonio as a destination place to live for many lifestyles.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Please reach out for additional information!

Daniel Wilson | In-House Physician Recruiter | Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware | Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com