Academic Psychiatrist: Teach, Heal, Serve Communities

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with employer

Dental and vision insurance on day one

403b retirement plan with employer

PTO and holidays

CME time

Job summary

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education invites a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist to join as an in-person faculty member in Wilkes-Barre, PA. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while supervising residents and medical students in a collaborative academic setting.

Ideal candidates demonstrate commitment to underserved populations, evidence-based practice, and strong teaching and administrative capabilities in a safety-net, community-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO Degree.
• Graduate Medical Education in an ACGME Accredited Psychiatric Residency Program.
• Current certification by the Board of Psychiatry or possess qualifications acceptable to the Review Committee.
• DEA Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• Valid physician license for State of Pennsylvania.
• Previous leadership / administrative experience required.
• Be willing to combine administrative/teaching and patient care responsibilities.
• Possess strong administrative and team building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous participation as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program or graduate medical education administrative experience is highly desired.
• Recent scholarly activity such as peer reviewed funding, publication of original research or review articles in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in textbooks, publication or presentation of case reports or clinical series at scientific society meetings, or participation in national committees or educations organizations highly desired.
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management.
• Support an integrated approach to patient care and supervise psychiatric nurse practitioners.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Mentor residents and medical students.
• Deliver evidence-based, compassionate care to diverse and underserved populations.
• Combine administrative/teaching duties with clinical responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership experience

Team building

Clinical supervision

Administrative skills

Education

MD/DO

ACGME Psychiatry Residency

Job description

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education invites a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist to join as an in-person faculty member in Wilkes-Barre, PA. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while supervising residents and medical students in a collaborative academic setting.

Ideal candidates demonstrate commitment to underserved populations, evidence-based practice, and strong teaching and administrative capabilities in a safety-net, community-oriented environment.