Inpatient Psychiatry- Chestnut Hill
Summary of Position:
Chestnut Hill Hospital is seeking a dedicated BC/BE Psychiatrist with a strong commitment to quality patient care to join our compassionate team on the Senior Behavioral Health Unit (SBHU). The SBHU is a 20-bed, inpatient care unit serving older adults who seek behavioral health services and require a short inpatient stay.The SBHU is designed to educate patients and families to better manage their conditions and ongoing recovery, developing healthier coping skills and a safe and secure follow-up plan for post discharge care.
Join Temple Health at Chestnut Hill Hospital as a Psychiatrist and be part of a collaborative team in a community hospital set in the picturesque area of Chestnut Hill! This beautiful location offers a supportive practice environment enhanced by the premier resources of a renowned Academic Medical Center.
Highlights:- Provide treatment and care for patients with a variety of conditions including depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and anxiety
- Typical schedule: Mon-Friday 9:00 am – 5pm, weeknight “phone” call and weekend Fr-Mon call in a rotation
- Average of 3-5 daily inpatient consults on the 20-bed unit
- Multidisciplinary care team of skilled Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, RNs, Therapists, and Behavioral Health Technicians
In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous retirement match, 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.
Required Candidate Qualifications- MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
- Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to employment
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. A personal statement summarizing your qualifications and professional goals is strongly encouraged.
For confidential inquiries and/or questions about the opportunity, please contact Grace Kasunic, Physician/Faculty Recruiter: grace.kasunic@tuhs.temple.edu