Psychiatry Consult Liaison GME Program Faculty

Description

Specialization:
Psychiatry Consult Liaison

Job Summary:

“Do you like academic psychiatry culture, but with competitive compensation?” Portsmouth Regional Hospital is seeking a psychiatrist for our consult liaison services, which will also provide coverage for our emergency department.  Opportunity to join in building a consultation service as part of a new Tufts affiliated Psychiatry Residency at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.  Work with Mary Alice O’Dowd, M.D., a leader in the field of CL psychiatry for decades.  Live and work in the charming seacoast area in tax-free New Hampshire or commute from nearby cities in Massachusetts and Maine.

Qualified Candidates:

• Licensed to practice in New Hampshire
• Completed an accredited residency program in psychiatry, Consult Liaison fellowship preferred
• Certified and recertified (if applicable) by the American Board of Psychiatry
• Open to new grads in an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program
• Candidates must have strong team building, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Additional characteristics of qualified applicants include adaptability, creativity, as well as enthusiasm for teaching and quality patient care

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Faculty appointment to Tufts University School of Medicine is available
• Monday-Friday position with estimated 1-2 shifts/per week
• Competitive compensation
• Commencement Bonus offered
• Comprehensive benefit package with occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Be part of a supportive and energetic team

About Portsmouth Regional Hospital:

• 220-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center
• 24/7 full-service ER
• Two freestanding ERs
• 24/7 dedicated inpatient hospitalist program & inpatient intensivist program
• Implemented psychiatry residency program in summer 2021 with Tufts University affiliation
• 30-bed inpatient psychiatric unit including 16 involuntary beds

Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a Seacoast city and sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River which divides the states of New Hampshire and Maine. It a metropolitan region that includes several small cities and towns. As the nation’s third oldest city, Portsmouth offers:

• An area that’s rich in history and abundant cultural activities
• A host of outdoor activities and proximity to major cities
• Top-notch educational institutions—Both public and private
• No sales tax or state income tax
• A one-hour drive to Boston
• Four seasons of weather