Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Physician - Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist
Requisition Number
FE05089
Working Title
Department Name
7H800:PSYCHIATRY
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree
Required Related Experience
-Completion of residency in Psychiatry
-Knowledge of psychiatric practices in a variety of clinical, teaching, and research environments, as well as a demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment
Required License/Registration/Certification
-Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or an equivalent board acceptable to the University of Kentucky.
-Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Job Summary
The Department of Psychiatry at the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine is seeking a residency-trained, board certified/board eligible Physician - Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in clinical care as well as teaching, administration, and professional development. Preferred experience includes previous experience in providing psychiatric services, as well as experience in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
This position will be instrumental to expand inpatient physician coverage and will help create a 24-hour coverage model, across multiple locations, to increase access to psychiatric consults and care. This position will help provide a proactive consult for patients by placing psychiatrists in medical units throughout UK hospitals for early identification and intervention for behavioral disorders, substance abuse disorders, and psychiatric conditions. Services and coverage will take place at Eastern State Hospital (http://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/ESH/), on the Behavioral Health Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital, on the Consultation-Liaison service at Albert B. Chandler Hospital, and at UK's EmPATH unit (https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/services/empath).
The Department of Psychiatry at the University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine strives to provide the highest level of patient care, innovative educational programs, active research in mental illness and advocacy throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond. These pursuits have helped the department win the American College of Psychiatrists' Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education not once, but twice.
The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee's base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year. For additional information on University of Kentucky's benefits, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement. In addition, the Department of Psychiatry provides paid time and funding for professional development to include monthly Grand Rounds, didactic teaching from our faculty as part of our resident physician education programs, CEU opportunities from several behavioral health-related fields across the University as well as opportunities to collaborate on research projects, published papers and other scholarly work.
If you are interested in joining our team of behavioral health providers making a difference in our community and across the State, please consider applying for this position.
To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit a CV and cover letter with your application. Please also include the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters within the employment system.
Applications will be reviewed immediately. The position will remain open until filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
-Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, supervisors, stakeholders, and the public.
-Collaborative work ethic, with a commitment to fostering a respectful work environment.
-Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
-Dependability, punctuality, initiative, and a positive, solution-oriented approach to work.
-Confidentiality when handling sensitive information and a keen sense of integrity.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
