The Division of Adult Acute Psychiatry in the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a full time psychiatrist with interest and/or experience in working with an acute patient population in two clinical settings, an emergency psychiatry setting (Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program or CPEP) and adult inpatient units. Join a vibrant, multidisciplinary team providing acute psychiatric care in CPEP. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team together with psychiatrists, trainees, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and clinical evaluators.
This full time position includes an academic appointment with the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry at the rank of Senior Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience and accomplishments in addition to a medical staff appointment at Strong Memorial Hospital. Teaching and clinical supervision of psychiatric residents and medical students is an integral part of this position.
With over 9,000 visits per year, we are the primary provider of emergency psychiatric services to our diverse and vibrant community in Western New York. Our program has a 24/7 interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nursing, peer bridgers, and clinical evaluators and encompasses a dedicated behavioral health space, Extended Observation Beds unit, a Mobile Crisis Team, and currently expanding with a Crisis Stabilization Hub. Our adult units has interdisciplinary staff that includes nursing, APPs, residents, psychology, activity therapists, occupational therapist, substance use counselor, and peer bridger and will soon be expanding to 66 beds across 4 units including a psych ICU unit.
One of the nation's top academic medical centers, the University of Rochester Medical Center forms the centerpiece of the University's health research, teaching, patient care and community outreach missions. The University's health care delivery network is anchored by Strong Memorial Hospital - an 800-bed, University-owned teaching hospital which boasts specialty programs that consistently rank among the best in the nation. At URMC, our robust teaching and research programs transform the patient experience with fresh ideas and approaches steeped in disciplined science. Here, care is delivered by health care professionals who innovate, take intelligent risks, and care deeply about the lives they touch.
The Greater Rochester area and surrounding counties constitute a community of over one million residents spread over many neighborhoods and townships. The city is well regarded for a wealth of unique attractions and events spanning all four seasons, affordable housing, and public schools that rank among the highest in the nation.
Compensation includes an excellent, nationally competitive base salary, with bonus/moonlighting opportunities, annual CME allotment, and a generous benefits package through the University with a retirement program and tuition benefits.
Annual total salary ranges:
Title
Range
Sr. Instructor
$209,000
$260,264
Assistant Professor
$221,350
$287,611
Associate Professor
$243,200
$315,271
Must possess an MD or equivalent degree
ABPN board certified (or board eligible) in General Psychiatry at minimum
Must obtain NYS physician licensure prior to start
Must have an unrestricted DEA prior to start
Hiring will require a pre-hire health clearance appointment completed in Rochester, NY at least three weeks prior to start
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For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, email sue_digiovanni@URMC.Rochester.edu
The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
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