Psychiatry - Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization, a prominent community-focused academic medical center, is actively looking for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to become part of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona. The ideal candidate will engage in both clinical and academic roles within a research-driven department that benefits from significant NIH funding and is gaining recognition on a national scale. This position presents a fantastic opportunity for either a seasoned psychiatrist or an enthusiastic recent graduate who seeks a blend of clinical practice in an educational environment (working alongside residents and medical students) along with occasional lecturing. The patient demographic will encompass a wide range of complexities and clinical conditions. Educational duties will involve teaching, supervising, and promoting scholarly activities for residents and medical students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix Campus. Our department oversees both the Residency program and the Psychiatry Clerkship. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment at the University of Arizona, aligned with their academic qualifications.

Position Overview:

• Average Daily Patient Load: 10 (a mix of in-person and telehealth consultations)
• Current Practitioners: 9
• Primarily Outpatient Psychiatry, with some Inpatient support (up to 15%)
• Types of Cases: Adult Psychiatric Disorders (including depression, anxiety, and mood disorders)
• Teaching and mentoring responsibilities for students and residents
• Engagement in departmental meetings and grand rounds
• Collaboration with psychiatrists (including interventional and consult liaison) and psychologists for patient co-management
• Opportunities for academic and research involvement
• Paid Weekend On-Call (can be managed from home, approximately 12 times a year)
• 1.0 FTE (Clinical, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM)

Essential Qualifications:

• ABPN certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• A strong interest in working within an academic environment
• Open to both experienced psychiatrists and recent graduates

Primary Location: Our Medical Center, 1111 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85006

Benefits Offered:

Your commitment to caring for others is valued. Let us support you in return. At our organization, the benefits package is designed with your well-being in mind. This goes beyond standard medical, dental, and vision coverage; it encompasses everything that contributes to your unique identity, from emotional health to family support and job satisfaction. We tailor our benefits based on your feedback, offering a diverse range of competitive options to ensure your peace of mind and provide additional resources to assist you.

• Loan Repayment of up to $100,000, along with Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Production Incentives (wRVU), Paid Sick Leave, Personal Time Off, Malpractice Insurance, and CME Allowance
• Comprehensive Legal, Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Voluntary Benefit Options including Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance
• Support for Adoption, Fertility, and Parental Leave
• Resources for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, along with coordination for child and elder care
• Physician Well-Being Program featuring healthy habit development, fitness challenges, nutrition resources, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness practices, and more!
• Financial wellness resources, including retirement plans with matching contributions or 401k deferred options, employee perks, and discounts

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, our organization values the strength of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. We are an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.

We invite you to apply here and submit your CV for prompt consideration.

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