Psychiatrist opportunity in Saranac Lake, New York

**Psychiatrist opportunity in Saranac Lake, New York** ~ Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains ~ 75,000 person service area **Position Details:** ~ Full-time, permanent opening ~ This is a hospital employed position featuring a seven day on-seven day off work schedule. ~ This is an outpatient position, Monday through Friday during the seven days on, with inpatient, adult on-call duties as backup to the inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the full seven days. ~ The on-call duties tend to be light and would involve authorizing appropriate admissions, and completing the initial evaluation for new admissions. ~ The Psychiatrist must be board certified and have an unrestricted license to practice medicine and is able to see patients of all ages. ~ Hospital Employed ~ Psychiatrist will be caring for a full and devoted patient population, with a strong referral base. ~ Competitive salary and generous benefit package ~ Work in a location where others take their vacations. ~ Additionally, this is a National Health Service Corp site with a HPSA score of 14. ~ Board Eligibility/Certification required ~ Candidates must have an unrestricted NY license - Or the eligibility to obtain a NY license **Highlights of the new wing include:** ~ 6 operating rooms, able to accommodate emerging technology ~ 1 hybrid operating suite ~ A 10-bed recovery room (PACU) ~ 22-bed ambulatory surgery unit (ASU) ~ 2 endoscopy rooms ~ 1 minor procedure room ~ State-of-the-art central sterile processing department with direct access to the sterile core of the OR ~ A permanent MRI suite with a state-of-the-art MRI that is more open and as much as 75% quieter ~ Private physician/family consultation room **Community Details:** ~ The organization is located within the historic setting of the six-million acre Adirondack Park, with eight regional facilities serving residents and visitors across five counties in northeastern New York. Our world-class medical services have a legacy of healing that spans more than a century. Seeking medical professionals who will appreciate the lifestyle of our unique region, and will value working with a team of exceptional medical professionals. ~ As a member of this community, you and your family will enjoy everything offered in the Adirondack region. Ski downhill at Whiteface Mountain or cross-country at Mt. Vanhoevenberg, climb one of the 46 Adirondack high peaks, fly-fish in the legendary AuSable River, paddle one of the many crystal clear lakes, golf at any of the local award winning courses or dine and relax in the world-renown Olympic Village of Lake Placid. ~ Saranac Lake is breathtakingly beautiful - especially when spring sets free our many miles of lakes, mountains, and trails. The discriminating vacation seeker will find our breezes to be bracing, and our activities delightful. Enjoy seasonal bargains and uncrowded streets with plenty of the scenic beauty we are known for. Hikes on our trail and paddles on our ponds have the delicate moments of nature just waking up, and require only a bit of extra care. Enjoy all the outdoor opportunities Saranac Lake has to offer. Montreal, Burlington Vt., Boston and New York City are close by for a weekend getaway.