Inpatient Psychiatrist (MD or DO) - Dayton Children's Hospital - 10 month contract
About The Position
Dayton Children’s Hospital is a freestanding, independent, Level I trauma center children’s hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton Children’s serves a pediatric population from a 20-county region of central and southwestern Ohio and eastern Indiana. Dayton Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in three specialties: NICU, orthopedics, and mental health. Department Specific Job Details: Department Specific Job Details: Dayton Children’s Hospital is currently recruiting a child and adolescent psychiatrist (0.8 FTE physician position, 10-month contract) for our mental health unit and consult service. This is a full time, employed position with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. This is a new opportunity for staffing the new free-standing behavioral health building. This building will allow the hospital to double the number of behavioral health inpatient beds currently available at Dayton Children’s, allow expansion for specialized program development and allow for strengthened and smoother continuity of care by bringing behavioral health inpatient, outpatient and crisis services all under one roof. At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other. We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today! Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do. We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected. Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.
Requirements
- Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication management in consult and inpatient setting.
- Supervise psychiatric residents and child psychiatry fellows from Wright State University
- Provide weekend coverage to inpatient psychiatric unit: every 6-8 weeks.
- Provide night call for psychiatric service 3-5 nights per month
Benefits
- full time, employed position with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
