Medical Director

Details Client NameUT Southwestern Medical Center Job TypePermanent OfferingPhysician ProfessionPsychiatry SpecialtyGeneral Job ID15417880 Job TitleMedical Director Shift Details ShiftFull Time Days Scheduled Hours40 Job Order Details Start Date05/19/2025 Duration0 Job DescriptionWe are seeking an outstanding Psychiatrist to join our clinical faculty and serve as Medical Director for Psychiatric Emergency Services at Parkland Health. As Dallas county's only public hospital, Parkland Health's Emergency Department is one of the busiest emergency centers in the nation. The position includes opportunities for supervision of faculty, supervision of trainees of various disciplines, and participation in the department's academic mission. The Medical Director will work within the multidisciplinary emergency services team including partners from nursing, social work, and advanced practice providers. This position includes dedicated medical administrative time with the specific clinical, educational, and research interests of the applicant, along with the needs of the department, ultimately determining the exact effort distribution of the selected faculty member.Candidates must have an M.D./D.O. and be board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry. While Texas licensure is not required for consideration or selection, it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. The successful candidate will have previous clinical leadership experience and a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. Academic experience and a strong track record of clinical teaching is a plus. Highlights of the Opportunity•Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive, as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences, with professional allowance•Excellent comprehensive, low-cost health insurance (effective on day one), dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability benefitsTo learn more, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/•Paid Parental Leave and holidays (including floating holidays that can be used anytime)•Paid Time Off (available on day one)•Eligible site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and NIH loan repayment program•As employees of a public, State of Texas organization, physicians are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts•No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based•No state income taxMission/VisionDiscover, Educate, and Heal the Mind, Body, and BrainThe Department of Psychiatry's vision is to meet the behavioral health needs of diverse communities across North Texas and beyond by increasing equitable access to psychiatric care and the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychiatry and preparing an effective workforce to achieve these objectives.TeamOur department offers expertise in broad specialty and subspecialty areas of psychiatry and opportunities to collaborate with experts in our field. To serve the diverse communities of North Texas and maintain the excellence of our institution, we welcome faculty candidates who will bring additional dimensions to our research, teaching, and clinical mission, including underrepresented groups. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.BenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:•PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage•100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay•Paid Time Off, available day one•Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)•Paid Parental Leave Benefit•Wellness programs•Tuition Reimbursement•Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Client Details Address5323 Harry Hines Blvd CityDallas StateTX Zip Code75390