Psychiatrist- Faculty

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Portland seeks a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor – Psychiatrist to perform psychiatric evaluations for transplant candidates and provide comprehensive psychiatric services. This role involves interdisciplinary collaboration and teaching responsibilities for medical students and residents, contributing to patient care and academic medicine. Board certification in Psychiatry and an active Oregon license are required. Candidates with experience in transplant psychiatry and a strong commitment to academic medicine are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon licensure at time of hire is required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry is necessary.
• DEA license must be active when hired.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations for transplant candidates.
• Provide psychiatric services to candidates and post-transplant patients.
• Engage in teaching medical students and residents.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Teaching

Research interest

Education

MD or DO with active Oregon licensure

Board certification in Psychiatry

Active DEA license

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor – Psychiatrist – Oregon Health & Science University

Role Overview

Full‑time transplant psychiatry position supporting solid organ transplant (heart, liver, kidney) and VAD implants.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluation of solid organ transplant candidates.
• Participate in weekly selection conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services to transplant candidates and post‑transplant patients.
• Support evaluation, listing, transplant, and post‑transplant care in collaboration with surgeons, physicians, social workers, dieticians, APPs, and nurse coordinators.
• Participate in quality, protocol, research, and education activities.
• Teach medical students, residents, and consultation‑liaison fellows.
• Perform departmental call rotation (2–4 weeks/year); on‑call coverage for inpatient services.
• Engage in scholarly, educational, and administrative duties (0.2 FTE).

Clinical Focus

Provision of psychiatric services to candidates on the transplant list and post‑transplant care; no long‑term continuity of care.

Research

Faculty interested in clinical, translational, or basic science research are encouraged to apply. Please outline current research interests, scholarly activities, and research funding history.

Education

Teach medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical settings and offer lectures during the year.

Administrative

Administrative duties may include committee service and other division needs.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with active Oregon licensure at time of hire.
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Active DEA license at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consult‑liaison psychiatry board certification or eligibility.
• Experience providing psychiatric services to transplant populations in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Experience or strong desire to work in academic medicine, supporting OHSU mission.
• Desire to work in an interdisciplinary setting.

Additional Details

Apply online. Please upload a cover letter and resume or CV.

EEO Statement

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate based on protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT at 503‑494‑5148 or [e-mail].