UNC Health
Physician Psychiatry (Per Diem) - UNC Health Rex
Raleigh, NC
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UNC Rex Hospital is seeking Contract Psychiatrists to join its inpatient consult team.
• Rex Psychiatry runs a busy and growing inpatient consult service at UNC Rex Healthcare, an award-winning, private, not-for-profit, ~500-bed member of the UNC Health system, with its flagship UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, and recently opened suburban satellite hospital in nearby Holly Springs.
• The service is primarily staffed on weekdays by a core group of hospital-employed psychiatrists, with contractors helping to supplement coverage during staff time off, weekends, holidays, etc. Contractors have always been a valued and integral part of our team, involved in the growth and development of the consult service; many members of our group have been part of our team for several years and consider it their second professional home!
• Our diverse team of experienced psychiatrists provides both emergency and consult-liaison psychiatry services for ED and admitted patients 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. The consult service interfaces closely with key provider groups (ED, hospitalist, intensivist, subspecialty services, and others) and is supported by case management and behavioral health staff who assist with inpatient psychiatric referrals, aftercare, patient/family education, and policy development and implementation.
• Patients are seen throughout the hospital, including the floors, ICUs, ED, and behavioral health observation unit—a specialized 8-bed, locked wing of the ED with private rooms, open common area, natural light from large windows, and dedicated nursing staff.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
• MD/DO, Board-certified
• Inpatient only
• Per diem plus per-patient pay structure
• EMR: Epic
• 8-hour shifts, 7 days/week available, with most open shifts on weekends, holidays, and some weekdays (for staff time off)
• Experience in consult-liaison psychiatry preferred
UNC Rex Hospital
Founded in 1894, UNC REX Healthcare (a member of UNC Health Care) is a private, not-for-profit health care system. For over 125 years, UNC REX has met the health care needs of our community by providing various services throughout Wake County. Rex Healthcare has multiple facilities located in Apex, Cary, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Wakefield, and Raleigh.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Board Certified Psychiatry
* DEA; MD
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Language Skills: Should be able to communicate proficiently in English.
REASONING ABILITY
High-level quantitative and qualitative reason skills are essential in order to diagnosis medical and clinical issues presented by patients.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS
North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Board certified in Psychiatry.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Psychiatry Services
Work Type: Casual Staff non-payroll
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
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Total Population
465,517
Median Rent
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Median Home Value
$347,000
Median Income
$78,631
Posted October 18, 2025