Exciting PSYCHIATRIST Opportunity | University of Iowa

The University of Iowa
Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry

ACADEMIC INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIST

The University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking faculty for a position as an Inpatient Psychiatrist. This is a Clinician Scholar appointment, a non-tenure clinical track position, available at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree (or foreign graduate equivalent)
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Iowa
• Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency
• Board eligibility or board certification in Psychiatry
• A commitment to patient care and teaching
• Demonstrated experience in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, or related scholarly activity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in promoting an inclusive culture in both workforce and academic settings
• Fellowship training or equivalent experience in psychiatric subspecialties

Department of Psychiatry

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Iowa has a rich history and continues to grow with significant expansions in faculty and innovative partnerships, such as those with the Iowa Neuroscience Institute. The department’s clinical services have been enhanced with the development of new services such as the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and the Neurobehavioral Specialty Unit (NBSU), a 4-bed intensive care unit for our most complex patients with challenging behaviors. We have a total of 88 inpatient beds across 6 units, including:

• 15-bed Child Psychiatry Unit
• 14-bed Geriatric Unit
• 15-bed Psychotic Disorders Unit
• 25-bed General Psychiatry Unit
• 15-bed Medical Psychiatry Unit
• Neurobehavioral Specialty Unit

In addition, the department has partnered with Emergency Medicine to staff a mental health services team in the emergency room, and in Fall 2025, we will open a new 12-bed section of the ER dedicated to psychiatric patients. Our short-stay CSU will expand in Fall 2024 from 12 to 16 beds, with 5 additional beds for adolescents.

The department also offers vibrant outpatient services, including the Interventional Psychiatry Service (ECT, TMS, ketamine, esketamine) and a research protocol in psychedelic medicine. Our Addictions Recovery Collaborative and specialty clinics, such as Women’s Wellness, Neuropsychiatry, and Huntington’s Disease, further expand our care offerings.

Training & Education

Our department is committed to excellence in teaching, with a large number of training programs, including:

• General Psychiatry Residency (12 residents per year)
• Combined Family Medicine/Psychiatry Residency (4 residents per year)
• Combined Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Residency (2 residents per year)

We also offer fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine. The program provides opportunities to learn from leaders in various psychiatric fields, with a faculty known for high-quality patient care and educational contributions.

For Consideration:

For further details or to express interest in this opportunity, please contact:

Melissa Middleton
Senior Physician Recruiter, University of Iowa
melissa-middleton@uiowa.edu

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

Our mission is to inspire and educate world-class healthcare providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is highly ranked, offering a program focused on case-based learning, problem-solving, early patient exposure, and community-based experiences. Our students typically earn impressive scores on the USMLE Step 1 and match into top residency programs nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, veteran status, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 will be subject to a criminal background check and credential verification.

The University of Iowa Health System (UI Health) is a comprehensive academic medical center affiliated with the University of Iowa, encompassing UI Hospitals & Clinics, UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, and UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. Established with a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education, UI Health serves as a hub for healthcare innovation in Iowa and beyond. UI Hospitals & Clinics, the flagship hospital of UI Health, is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States and has been recognized as the 11th best employer for diversity in the healthcare sector, underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We offer specialized care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and organ transplantation.

As Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, we provide advanced treatments and therapies, integrating research discoveries into patient care to improve outcomes and quality of life. Our research enterprise is led by the Carver College of Medicine, renowned for its pioneering discoveries and advancements in biomedical sciences. Faculty and researchers at the Carver College of Medicine conduct groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer biology, neuroscience, genetics, and public health. This research not only expands scientific knowledge but also translates into innovative treatments and therapies that benefit patients worldwide.