Psychiatry Nocturnist Opportunity

The Department of Psychiatry at Stamford Health is seeking a full-time nocturnist psychiatrist to provide overnight psychiatric coverage to our emergency department, 24-bed inpatient psychiatry unit, and medical /surgical floors.  Both experienced psychiatrists and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Stamford Hospital is a 305-bed independent community hospital, a primary teaching site for Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons with stand-alone residency training programs. We are proud to be a Magnet Hospital with a 5 Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We are also a U.S. News & World Report high performing hospital, a certified Great Place to Work™, and we received Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care by Planetree International.

 Job Description

• Three 15-hour overnight shifts per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5pm to 8am, totaling 45 hours per week
• Clinical responsibilities include emergency department evaluations, inpatient admissions, inpatient coverage for emergent issues, and consultations to the medical / surgical floors.
• Coordinate patient flow between our emergency department, medical / surgical units, and our 24-bed inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Help build a collaborative relationship with medical staff from other departments.
• No mandatory on call. Additional moonlighting hours are available if desired.

 Benefits

Medical, vision, dental, 403b, Life insurance, flex plan, malpractice, CME allowance, generous PTO, sign on bonus, relocation bonus and a Work/Life Concierge Service to help you manage every day and special occasion tasks for you and family.

Highly competitive salary range of $370k to $410K depending on years of experience plus generous sign-on and relocation bonuses.

 Stamford is a fast-growing community located in the southwestern corner of CT, next to the NY State border and alongside the Long Island Sound. We offer top schools, both public and private, a variety of housing options including downtown hi-rise apartments, condominiums and co-ops, residential neighborhoods, and waterfront properties. Less than an hour from Manhattan by car or train, we have access to major international airports and a smaller airport in Westchester County for southern and mid-west destinations.

Interviews are being scheduled now!!   If interested, please send CV and cover letter to:

Robin Harrington, Physician Recruiter, rharringt@stamhealth.org; 203-276-2621

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized care and access to the most sophisticated clinical expertise available. This commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the clinicians on our team and the way they treat patients, to the thoughtful design of our spaces.

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,700 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, the region's largest, most comprehensive physician-led medical group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a “High Performing” Hospital. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has expanded its relationship with Columbia in 2021 to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care in Stamford and have recently opened secondary locations in Harbor Point and Westport. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.