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Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Iowa Healthcare

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • $210,000–$228,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
  • Employee

Highlights

The The University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in Adult Psychiatry to provide inpatient and consultation-liaison psychiatric care, teach and supervise medical learners, and contribute to high-quality patient care for individuals with complex psychiatric and medical needs. The ideal candidate will be board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry, possess strong clinical and leadership experience, and demonstrate a commitment to academic medicine and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Numbers & Facts

LocationIowa City, IA
Job TypeFull-time, Employee
Salary$210,000–$228,000 Per Year
Company Size51 - 200
HeadquartersIowa City, IA, US
Websitehttps://www.uihealthcare.com

Description

The The University of Iowa Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in Adult Psychiatry to provide inpatient and consultation-liaison psychiatric care, teach and supervise medical learners, and contribute to high-quality patient care for individuals with complex psychiatric and medical needs. The ideal candidate will be board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry, possess strong clinical and leadership experience, and demonstrate a commitment to academic medicine and interdisciplinary collaboration

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching and patient care in services area that may include (but are not limited to) outpatient, hospital-based, and emergency room consultation-liaison psychiatry services.

Qualifications

Education/Certification Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a medical degree or equivalent (ex. MD, DO, or MD/PhD) 
  • Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Iowa
  • DEA Registration and Controlled Substance License

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency
  • Board eligibility or board certification in Psychiatry
  • Applicants must have a commitment to patient care and teaching
  • Demonstrated experience in clinical care of patients with psychiatric disorders, including:
    • Inpatient psychiatr
    • Consultation-liaison services in hospital settings
    • Evaluation and management of medically complex patients
  • Experience in teaching and supervision of medical students and/or residents.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

 

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Preferred board certification in consultation-liaison psychiatry 
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in psychiatry within hospital or health system settings, including roles such as Medical Director, Department Lead, or equivalent
  • Proven ability to oversee clinical operations, including patient safety, care quality, policy development, and multidisciplinary team performance
  • Extensive experience managing and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, nursing, social work, and medical
  • Strong background in consultation-liaison psychiatry and inpatient psychiatric care, with experience supporting emergency department and medical/surgical services
  • Experience coordinating care delivery across complex healthcare environments, including staffing, call schedules, and service coverage
  • Demonstrated success in academic medicine, including teaching and supervising medical students, residents, or fellows, and contributing to curriculum development or training programs
  • Ability to lead clinical education initiatives, including didactics, interdisciplinary training, and professional development programs
  • Experience in developing or advancing clinical programs, quality improvement initiatives, or integrated models of care
  • History of scholarly activity, such as research, publications, presentations, or participation in professional organizations (preferred)
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and lead across clinical and administrative stakeholders

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, On Site Cafeteria, Paid Sick Days, Medical, Dental, Vision

About Company

The University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment.   The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

 

The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians and top-flight researchers and educators. Students come to Iowa to study medicine in a program that uses case-based learning as the basis of their education. Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College's over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes, and programs. Many faculty members are internationally renowned for their research. Two faculty members are Howard Hughes Institute Investigators, 12 are members of the Institute of Medicine and two are members of the National Academy of Sciences.

 

The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 30 minutes away. Iowa City is an attractive, family friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events, top ranked schools, and outdoor recreational attractions. The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit https://livability.com/ia/iowa-city, https://www.thinkiowacity.com/ and https://vimeo.com/148167202. 

 

Michael Strong, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor and Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Services, Department of Psychiatry. Email: Michael-strong@uiowa.edu.  

 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

 

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