Transplant Consult Psychiatrist

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Department of Psychiatry seeks an outstanding psychiatrist to join its Transplant Psychiatry Service. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for solid organ transplant patients, both inpatient and outpatient.

This role includes teaching and supervising fellows and residents, ensuring integrative healthcare through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to educational initiatives in a vibrant community.

Qualified candidates must have an MD or DO, relevant board eligibility, and excellent clinical care experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or foreign equivalent).
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Psychiatry by start date.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Virginia.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and management of solid organ transplant patients.
• Conduct pre‑transplant comprehensive assessments.
• Deliver longitudinal outpatient care to transplant candidates and recipients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant teams.
• Deliver integrated, evidence-based care across the transplant continuum.
• Teach and supervise psychiatry fellows and residents.

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks an outstanding psychiatrist to join our Transplant Psychiatry Service. Rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor) and tenure status are commensurate with qualifications. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for solid organ transplant patients across the continuum of care, including both inpatient evaluation and management as well as outpatient assessment and longitudinal follow-up of pre‑and post‑transplant patients. This role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary transplant teams to support optimal psychosocial readiness, adherence, and post‑transplant adjustment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and management of solid organ transplant patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct pre‑transplant comprehensive assessments to support transplant candidacy evaluations.
• Deliver longitudinal outpatient care to transplant candidates and recipients before and after transplantation.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary transplant teams to address behavioral health needs, adherence, and psychosocial risk factors impacting outcomes.
• Deliver integrated, evidence‑based care across the transplant continuum.
• Additional clinical work, aligned with candidate interests, may include inpatient consultation‑liaison psychiatry, emergency department psychiatry, or general outpatient psychiatry.

Education and Supervision

• Teach and supervise psychiatry fellows, residents, medical students, and other learners within transplant and medical psychiatry settings.
• Contribute to educational initiatives, including clinical teaching, case‑based learning, and quality improvement efforts related to transplant populations.

Location

UVA Health is located in Charlottesville, Virginia—a vibrant, historically rich community with strong schools, easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a thriving arts and food scene. Dual‑career support is available for faculty spouses/partners through UVA. To learn more about UVA and the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or foreign equivalent).
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Psychiatry by start date.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and teaching.

Application Instructions

Please apply online (https://apply.interfolio.com/181506) and include all required documents:

• Cover letter
• CV/resume
• Contact information for three professional references

Background Checks and Pre‑Employment Health Screenings

Background checks and pre‑employment health screenings, including drug screening, will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.