Psychiatry- Consultation-Liaison

Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment•Philadelphia, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Temple University Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science seeks a Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist to provide inpatient psychiatric consultation within its academic health system. The role offers opportunities to contribute to clinical care, education, and research while serving patients from a range of cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds. The psychiatrist will work collaboratively with nurses, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals. Teaching and academic activities include bedside and didactic instruction, supervision and mentorship of residents, medical students, and other trainees, and participation in multidisciplinary research efforts throughout the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. The position also contributes to institutional committees and initiatives, clinical protocols, and policies, and requires timely documentation of patient care and academic activities. Weekend and evening call responsibilities are shared on a rotating basis, approximately two weekends per year.

Requirements

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent from an accredited institution.
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency.
Board eligibility or certification in Psychiatry.
Eligibility for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and DEA registration.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry or ABPN subspecialty certification with equivalent experience.
Research, teaching, and resident supervision interests or experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including history-taking, mental status examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
Collaborate with nursing staff, social workers, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to address patients’ comprehensive needs.
Educate, supervise, and mentor psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees in clinical settings.
Participate in multidisciplinary research efforts, institutional committees, and initiatives.
Contribute to developing and implementing clinical protocols and policies.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and academic activities.
Share weekend and evening call responsibilities on a rotating basis, approximately two weekends per year.