Physician - Academic
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
| Specialty | Academic |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Inpatient Role | New Child Behavioral Health Pavilion | Teaching + Protected Time | Loan Repayment Eligible
Oklahoma City, OK
OU Health and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, are seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a rapidly growing academic pediatric behavioral health program in Oklahoma City. This is a full-time, inpatient-focused faculty position (Clinical Educator Track) working within OU Healths new expanded pediatric behavioral health facilities and serving a large statewide referral region.
With a strong academic foundation, collaborative interdisciplinary teams, and substantial patient need, this is an ideal opportunity for psychiatrists interested in impactful clinical work, teaching, and program expansion.
Position Highlights
- Clinical Educator Faculty Appointment with OU College of Medicine
- 90% clinical / 10% academic responsibilities (teaching, protected scholarly time, admin)
- Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry new & modernized units
- 12-patient daily census typical
- Teaching built into compensation (residents, fellows, medical students, APPs)
- H1B visa candidates welcome (academic sponsorship available)
- NHSC Loan Repayment eligible site
- Flexible start dates - 2025 & 2026 Fellows Encouraged to Apply
Practice Setting
Primary Clinical Site:
OU Health
700 NE 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
About the Facility
- OU Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Division
- 72+ beds across child, adolescent, and neurodevelopmental units
- 6 neurodevelopmental
- 12 child
- Remaining adolescent beds
- Serves as Oklahomas largest pediatric behavioral health center
- Major referral destination across Oklahoma and surrounding states
- Supported by a new statewide initiative to expand pediatric mental health capacity
Position Details
Clinical
- 100% Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Opportunity for reimbursed weekend coverage
- No telemedicine for this role
- Potential to collaborate with PHP programs
Call
- Weekday: Low volume, shared among Child Psychiatry faculty; after-hours filtered through answering service
- Weekend: Minimal, consultative; paid additional call available
Team Structure
- 7 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists currently
- 2+ APPs (expanded growth planned)
- Interdisciplinary access to:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Psychology
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
- Social Work
- Integrated Behavioral Health Therapists
- Epic EMR (inpatient & outpatient)
Academic Opportunities
- Supervise residents, fellows, medical students, and APP learners
- Participate in scholarly activity (protected time included)
- Departmental & hospital committee involvement encouraged
- Ability to build niche clinical or academic programs
Candidate Requirements
- BE/BC Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Fellowship-trained C&A psychiatrists from 2025-2026 graduation accepted
- Eligible for or holding an Oklahoma medical license
- DEA certification
- Comfort supervising learners
Visas: H1B accepted; House Bill 2050-recognized pathways considered
Compensation & Benefits
OU Health offers a competitive academic compensation package including:
Compensation
- Base salary compliant with Oklahoma transparency laws
- Academic hybrid model: salary + incentives for productivity, quality, teaching
- Weekend call pay available
Bonuses & Support
- Sign-on bonus (negotiable)
- Relocation assistance: $8,000-$12,000
- Student Loan Support:
- NHSC Loan Repayment eligible
- PSLF-eligible employer
- Additional OU loan repayment may be negotiable
- License & DEA reimbursement
CME & PTO
- $5,500 CME allowance
- Generous PTO up to 6 weeks including vacation, holidays, CME
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, life coverage
- Retirement plans available
- Medical malpractice provided
Why Choose OU Health & Oklahoma City?
- Largest academic health system in the state
- Major investments into pediatric mental health infrastructure
- Affordable cost of living + rapidly growing metro area
- Excellent schools, suburban communities, restaurants, and major sports
- Easy travel airport and central U.S. location
To be considered, please send your CV to [email protected] or use the Apply Now feature.
