Inpatient Pediatric Psychiatrist

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare organization in Phoenix is seeking a Staff Physician to provide comprehensive patient care and support the mission of advancing hope and healing for children. This full-time position includes responsibilities in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as teaching and supervisory roles for trainees. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree and experience in pediatric care, with strong communication and professionalism skills. Join us in making a difference in children's health every day.

Qualifications

• Must provide patient care services for which the physician is clinically privileged.
• Experience with inpatient and outpatient services required.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
• Support hospital’s patient satisfaction goals.
• Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical privileges

Evidence-based medicine

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree (M.D.)

Job description

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Position Details: Department: PCMG-MAIN | Psychiatry. Location: Phoenix. Shift: Mon‑Fri, Days, 8am‑5pm. Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir. Posting #: 987062. Employee Type: Full‑Time.

Position Summary

The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children’s mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Position Duties

• Patient Care Services: Provide patient care services for which the physician is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
• Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
• Provide subspecialty consultations and follow‑up.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
• Provide these services for urgent/emergent care as necessary.
• Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care.
• Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets.
• Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards.
• Practice contemporary evidence‑based medicine or latest experience‑based medicine.

Divisional Responsibilities

• Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital).
• Support the medical education programmes and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
• Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable.
• Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conferences for trainees.
• Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division.
• Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division.
• Support the research endeavours of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division.
• Support programmatic growth of division.
• Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate.

Professionalism

• Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children’s employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Promote a safe, cooperative and professional health care environment.
• Support Phoenix Children’s mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability.

Other Activities

• Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief.
• Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children’s, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programmes/initiatives.
• Physician shall represent Phoenix Children’s in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner.
• Physical and mental skills are essential: communication by telephone, computer or other devices; after‑hours or night call responsibilities as needed; regular scheduled work hours.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission: To advance hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Vision: Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognised for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realise this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values: We place children and families at the centre of all we do. We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way. We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact. We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future. We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable.