The Inpatient Psychiatrist at Temple University Hospital provides comprehensive psychiatric care to a diverse inpatient population, including assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The role involves teaching and mentoring psychiatry residents and medical students, contributing to research, and participating in administrative duties. This position requires board certification, strong communication skills, and a commitment to serving underserved communities in an academic medical setting.
Temple University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center committed to delivering exceptional care to a diverse and underserved community. Our Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science is at the forefront of advancing mental health through innovative clinical care, education, and research. We are seeking an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of psychiatric services at Temple Health.
The Opportunity
The Inpatient Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients admitted to our inpatient psychiatric unit, with a focus on serving a diverse and underserved patient population. This role includes conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. The position includes teaching and mentoring psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees as well as contributing to efforts aimed at reducing health disparities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys educating and mentoring residents and medical students, and strives to make a meaningful impact in their community.
Weekend/evening call responsibilities are shared on a rotating basis (approximately three weekends per year).
Highlights
• Clinical care: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including history-taking, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments, for patients from a range of cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Culture: Experience a collaborative, collegial environment amongst nursing staff, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to address the comprehensive needs of patients
• Teaching and Mentoring: Educate, supervise, and mentor psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees in clinical settings
• Research and Scholarship: Benefit from research mentorship and opportunities, and participate in institutional committees and initiatives
• Administrative Responsibilities: Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and policies and maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and academic activities
Candidate Qualifications
• MD, DO or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution
• Successful completion of residency in Psychiatry from an ACGME-accredited program prior to the start date
• Board eligibility or certification in Psychiatry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment
Features and Benefits
• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time
• Generous 403b retirement match
• 457b
• Health, dental, and vision
• Malpractice
• Tuition remission
• Savi- student loan repayment program
We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.
About Temple Health : Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.
About Philadelphia : Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.
"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton
Procedure for Candidacy
To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application. Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information.
Application materials should include : a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals, three professional references, names/contact information, and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.
Please address your application to : Ruby Barghini, MD, Interim Chair, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, Temple University Hospital, C/O Frank Gallagher, Director, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
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