Psychiatrist needed in Poplar Bluff, MO - J-1 waiver support

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is growing!

• We currently have 3 Psychiatrists and two APP's
• The closest option outside of our area is 20 miles away, but they do not accept court ordered patients.
• Accepting BE/BC physicians that are practicing, or in residency.
• Waiver support offered
• The adult behavioral health unit is one mile from our main hospital campus. The nearest child/adolescent unit is located in St. Louis, MO 2.5 hours from Poplar Bluff, MO.
• All inpatient

Poplar Bluff is located in southern Missouri just 2 ½ hours from St. Louis and has a population of 33,000 with a service area over 125K! **U.S. News & World Report High Performers for COPD!**

• Clean, safe, family friendly area – very civic minded community
• Access to 3 rivers for outdoor activities
• 18-hole golf course & country club
• Strong public school system
• Cost of Living is at least 15% lower than the US Average

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center will offer a highly competitive recruitment package that may include:

• Base salary with productivity incentives
• Full employee benefits
• Relocation, CME, licensure expenses, etc.
• Commencement Bonuses
• Possible stipend for the remainder of training
• Medical education loan repayment assistance

About the Hospital

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is a 410-bed acute care hospital serving southeast Missouri as a regional medical center. The hospital provides comprehensive services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, oncology, nephrology, pulmonary and sleep medicine, wound care and hyperbaric services, and urology. The hospital also supports care delivery through outreach clinics offering family practice services in surrounding communities.

Community

Poplar Bluff is the county seat of Butler County and serves as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and business in southeast Missouri. Nestled among the Ozark foothills, the community offers outdoor recreation, festivals such as the Black River Festival and The Butler County Fair, and a balance of small-town living with regional access.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.