Temple University Hospital is a distinguished academic medical center dedicated to providing exceptional care to a diverse and underserved community. We pride ourselves on our commitment to improving mental health outcomes through innovative care, research, and education. Our Psychiatry Department is at the forefront of addressing the mental health needs of our patients, who come from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are seeking a dedicated Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, equitable psychiatric care while fostering academic excellence.

Additional information about the Department can be found here.

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.

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world-class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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 or DO 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

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.

Application materials should include a current curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information for three professional references. Personal statements summarizing teaching experience, clinical and research interests, and contributions to diversity are strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to: Jessica Kovach, MD, Chair, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science, Temple University Hospital, C/O Grace Kasunic, Physician/Faculty Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

For confidential inquiries and or questions about the opportunity, please contact Grace Kasunic, Physician/Faculty Recruiter: grace.kasunic@tuhs.temple.edu

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.