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Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Defiance
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Psychiatry opening in Defiance, Ohio Located 50m to Toledo, 45m to Fort Wayne, IN Position Details Full-time Permanent Employed Small critical-access hospital in Northwest Ohio 10 inpatient Psychiatric beds Inpatient and Outpatient mix The average length of stay for inpatients is 3-4 days Behavioral Health Practice offers: Outpatient New Evaluations-1 hr. Outpatient Medication Management visits- 30 min Neuropsych evals./med management Office hours are M-Friday, with patient hours being 8:30-5p Cross cover with Inpatient weekend on call- Friday 5p-Monday 8a (usually 1 weekend a month) Cross cover of weekly inpatient call and hospital consults PHP- program is currently being re-evaluated with potential move to IOP program Outpatient therapy- children through geriatrics The practice model for the inpatient unit is set up according to state rules. Psychiatrists are responsible for completing a psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours of admission and managing psychiatric medications. Rounds must be completed every 24 hours for inpatients. Programs for inpatients are scheduled in order to help patients gain further coping skills. Groups are facilitated by Social Service, Recreational Therapists, Psychologist, or Nursing. The treatment team consists of Psychiatrists, Nursing, Social Service, and Recreational Therapists. EPIC - Electronic Medical Records Opportunity Highlights: Community based, well established, Joint Commission accredited Work collaboratively with care partners, providers, local law enforcement and mental health organizations for optimal patient care The majority of inpatients are admitted through our Emergency Center, but referrals also come from facilities in a 50-mile radius. Average 1-3 medical consultations/12-20 evaluations per day Attractive compensation package Full benefits package Paid time off CME allowance Company paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage About the Group A mission-based, not-for-profit health and well-being organization. The group serves communities in 28 states. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has more than 49,000 employees, 12 hospitals, 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 1,000 healthcare providers employed by Group Physicians, a health plan, and 330 assisted living facilities, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, memory care communities, and hospice and home health care agencies. Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, The group has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address social determinants of health.

Keywords: Summit Recruiting Group, Fort Wayne , Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician, Healthcare , Defiance, Indiana


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