Physician - Psychiatry

Description

Specialization:
Psychiatry Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry Geriatric
Psychiatry

Job Summary:

Parkridge Health System is seeking a Psychiatry Residency Program Director in the spring of 2026 in preparation for our new program to start in 2027.

Qualified Candidates:

• Must be board certified in psychiatry by ABPN
• Must have or be able to obtain a Tennessee medical license
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of GME experience in an ACGME accredited psychiatry residency program
• Must have strong administrative and team building skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Part-time GME (.5) and part-time clinical (.5)
• Majority of the day M-F at the facility’s GME Admin offices working with residents, faculty, and other GME personnel
• Clinical time can be outpatient clinic or inpatient psychiatry 

Incentives/Benefits Package:

In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues.

• This includes: paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

• 275-bed hospital
• Primary stroke and advanced cardiovascular center
• 24/7 tele-neurology support for acute stroke and other neurologic emergencies
• Accredited chest pain center
• Advanced surgical services including endovascular care and orthopedic/spine procedures

Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America’s most breathtaking, technologically progressive and recreationally attractive cities anywhere. There is a world of outdoor adventures, amazing restaurants, live events, art and world-class attractions awaiting. Known as the Scenic City of the South, Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in the state, located in SE TN at the junction of TN, GA and AL. Located in Hamilton County, Chattanooga is a mid-sized city that combines the best of large and small. Residents enjoy the friendly atmosphere, moderate housing costs, and easy commuting typically associated with smaller communities. At the same time, Chattanooga's cultural and recreational opportunities rival those in much larger metropolitan areas.

Parkridge Health System has 2 acute care hospitals, 2 behavioral health hospitals, and 6 free standing emergency departments.