Collaborative, Physician-Led Team Seeking Psychiatrist in Southwest Michigan Job at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Med..., Kalamazoo, MI

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  • Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Med...
  • Kalamazoo, MI

Job Description

Overview:

T he Department of Psychiatry at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a board eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to join its growing academic department as and attending physician on the Consultation-Liaison and Emergency Psychiatry service at Bronson Methodist Hospital.

Department:

The Department of Psychiatry, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a board eligible or board-certified psychiatrist to join its growing academic department, which employs 18 full time faculty members. The psychiatry residency program is a fully accredited program, currently with 24 residents (6-7 per year with accreditation up to 8 per year). WMed is looking to expand and enhance psychiatric clinical services, research, and both resident and medical student training. There are significant clinical and research collaborations with Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK), Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH), Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VA) , Kalamazoo State Psychiatric Hospital, Community Healing Centers of Kalamazoo, and the Great Lakes Center for Autism as well as other community organizations/agencies.

WMed Psychiatry is practicing the “Collaborative Care Model” (CoCM) with Bronson Healthcare and anticipating continued growth in the primary care practices of Family Medicine, Pediatrics as well as OB/GYN.

The Department of Psychiatry is experiencing tremendous growth within our clinical footprint and community collaborations, our scholarly work and research output, as well as our expanding education programs. The incoming candidate will benefit from growing possibilities and additional leadership opportunities within the department.

Position:

The department provides consultation liaison services at the 434-bed at Bronson Methodist Hospital, in Kalamazoo. Services are provided by 2 faculty psychiatrists and 2 psychiatry residents along with an advanced practice professional.

Resident rotations in emergency psychiatry have been streamlined. The Consult-Liaison/Emergency Psychiatrist, in collaboration with the WMed Department Chair, will be charged with identifying areas of improvement and implementing initiatives to continue our strategic growth in order to ensure an outstanding academic Consult-Liaison/emergency psychiatry program which sets the standard for patient care in the region.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking board certified or eligible psychiatrists who are interested and passionate about teaching and Consult Liaison and Emergency Psychiatry. Faculty rank (Assistant/Associate/full Professor) will depend on experience and qualifications of the candidate.

This opportunity features:

  1. The ability to practice with a growing collegial team currently consisting of: 18 psychiatrists, PhD psychologists, social workers and nursing personnel focused on quality patient care.
  2. Clinical time incorporated with supervision of medical students and psychiatry residents in their ACGME-accredited residency program.
  3. Be part of a department that is fully supportive of growth and change for any academic interests with potential for leadership.
  4. Interested candidates will enjoy protected academic time for administrative and research endeavors.
  5. Excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package including loan repayment through the Federal SAVE ( SAVE program ) or Public Student Loan Forgiveness programs ( PSLF program ).

Mentorship and strong support for individualized career planning and development. 

Candidates with additional training in geriatrics, consultation-liaison, addiction medicine, or forensic training are all welcome to apply. Based on training and career interests, specific clinical and other academic responsibilities will be negotiated.

Qualifications:

  1. Practicing Physician (M.D. or D.O.).
  2. Licensure to practice medicine in Michigan.
  3. Board certified or eligibility for board certification.
  4. Consult-liaison fellowship training preferred, but not required.

Job Tags

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