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

Stamford Hospital, residing on the Bennett Medical Center campus,  is a 305-bed, not-for-profit community teaching hospital. Stamford Hospital provides area residents with access to the latest technology using a compassionate, patient-centered approach, Planetree Certified, Magnet Certified and  designated and is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Together with our physicians, we provide a broad range of high-quality health and wellness services focused on the needs of our communities.