Inpatient Psychiatrist - Part Time

Inpatient Psychiatrist - Part Time

The University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR SOM), is recruiting two part-time Psychiatrists (up to 0.50 FTE each) to support the launch of the new View Hospital Adult Services Program, scheduled to open in July 2026. These positions will play a foundational role in supporting clinical operations, patient care, and the academic mission associated with the expansion of services at View Hospital. The physicians will contribute to the development of a high-quality clinical program while collaborating with faculty, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified and/or eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and UCR affiliated hospitals. The full salary range for the Psychiatrist positions are:

• Associate Physician Diplomate (board certified + 1 year exp): $163,400 - $400,300; expected pay scale for this position is up to $310,000 annually.
• Associate Physician (board eligible + 1 year exp): $142,100 - $348,100; expected pay scale for this position is up to $290,000 annually.
• Assistant Physician (board eligible): $123,500 - $302,600; expected pay scale for this position is up to $270,000 annually.

These rates are annual rates at 100% FTE appointment and will be pro-rated based on appointment FTE %. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Educational Requirements

Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. - Required

Experience Requirements

UCR has three levels of physicians; all levels require completion of medical residency and are distinguished by board certification status and years of experience. - Required

Junior Physician (Assistant) requires board eligibility and must successfully pass the board exam within 18 months of hire. - Required

Physician (Associate) requires board eligibility and must successfully pass the board exam within 18 months of hire and must have a minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. - Required

Associate Physician Diplomate requires board certification and must have a minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. - Required

Must meet UC credentialing requirements. - Required

Background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. - Preferred

Experience in behavioral health inpatient and outpatient settings. - Preferred

License Requirements

Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. - Required

Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number. - Required

Certification Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. - Required

Eligible to sit for board certification in a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Board certification required within 18 months of hire. - Required

Special Conditions

Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. - Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities.

Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice.

Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care.

In the heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

General Information

Job Title: ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE

Job Code: 000770

Grade: 8

Department Head: Lisa Fortuna

Supervisor: Lisa Fortuna

Department Custom Scope

The University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR SOM), is recruiting two part-time physicians (up to 0.50 FTE each) to support the launch of the new View Hospital Adult Services Program, scheduled to open in July 2026. These positions will play a foundational role in supporting clinical operations, patient care, and the academic mission associated with the expansion of services at View Hospital. The physicians will contribute to the development of a high-quality clinical program while collaborating with faculty, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Specialty Patient Care: Physician Specialists engage in specialty direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of his/her overall professional responsibility. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to:

• Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment, and, when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge.
• Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians who routinely manage the care of patients.
• Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team.
• Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements.
• Instruct residents, interns, and students in a designated specialized medical service.

Communication: Direct contact and consultation with patient

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