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Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (Inpatient 10-month position)

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (Inpatient 10 - month position) to join our team.  This is a new opportunity for staffing the new free-standing behavioral health building currently under construction opening in 2025. This new building will allow the hospital to double the number of behavioral health inpatient beds currently available at Dayton Children’s, allow expansion for specialized program development and allow for strengthened and smoother continuity of care by bringing behavioral health inpatient, outpatient and crisis services all under one roof.

As an inpatient psychiatrist, you will play a critical role in providing specialized psychiatric care to children and adolescents with acute mental health needs. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide initial psychiatric evaluations and follow-up medication management in consult and inpatient setting.
• Supervise psychiatric residents and child psychiatry fellows from Wright State University
• Provide weekend coverage to inpatient psychiatric unit: every 6-8 weeks.
• Provide night call for psychiatric service 3-5 nights per month.

This is a 10-month position focused on providing exceptional inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents at Dayton Children's Hospital. This unique schedule is a 0.8 FTE and will allow for the provider to have 2 consecutive months off during summer months. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to improving the mental health outcomes of our pediatric patients. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Requirements:

• Medical degree with specialization in Psychiatry, board-certified or board-eligible in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
• Valid state medical license or eligibility for licensure in the state of Ohio
•  Completion of a residency program in Psychiatry, followed by a fellowship in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
• Strong clinical skills in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively work within a multidisciplinary team. 
• Commitment to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work under pressure. 

Dayton Children’s serves a pediatric population of 510,000 from a 20-county region of central and southwestern Ohio and eastern Indiana. An eight-story, 260,000-square-foot patient care tower sits in the center of the hospital’s main campus. The south campus includes a medical office building, a pediatric emergency department, an outpatient surgery center, a Sleep Lab, and Kids Express Care along with the pre-existing urgent care center.

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine department of pediatrics and its residency program are based at Dayton Children’s. All our physicians have the opportunity to hold faculty appointments at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and to teach medical students and residents. Residents in adult neurology, pediatrics, medicine/pediatrics, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and surgery train at Dayton Children’s. 

Known as the birthplace of aviation, Dayton is home to some of the best private and public schools in the state, a vibrant arts and entertainment community and a beautiful system of parks, trails, and river corridors. For additional information, visit www.dayton.com.

To Apply:

If you are a passionate Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist seeking an opportunity to work as a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (Inpatient –10-month) position at Dayton Children's Hospital, we would love to hear from you! We encourage you to submit your CV to cooks3@childrensdayton.org, and any other relevant documents.

Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents today! Apply now!

For Additional Information, Contact:   

Sharisse N. Cook, MBA-HRM, CPRP                                                 

Provider Sourcing Specialist

Dayton Children’s Hospital

1 Children’s Plaza

Dayton, OH 45404-1815                                                       

(937) 641-3752

cooks3@childrensdayton.org

www.childrensdayton.org

About Dayton Children's Hospital

Dayton Children's Hospital is a renowned children's hospital located in Dayton, Ohio. Ranked #1 on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State in 2022 and 2023, the facility has a wide range of specialized pediatric subspecialists, such as Neurosciences, Clinical Genetics, Orthopedics, and Endocrine/Diabetes, the hospital ensures comprehensive and specialized care for children.In addition to these specialties, Dayton Children's Hospital also provides services in Medical Cardiology, ENT, Allergy, Adolescent Medicine, Pulmonary care (including a certified sleep clinic), Gastroenterology, Urology, Nephrology, Plastic Surgery, and more. The hospital's dedicated team of employed pediatric subspecialists ensures that every child receives the best possible care.Dayton Children's Hospital serves a large population of approximately 510,000 children from a 20-county region, covering central and southwestern Ohio as well as eastern Indiana. The hospital's commitment to serving this diverse population drives its continuous expansion and improvement.The hospital recently added an impressive eight-story, 260,000-square-foot patient care tower to its existing campus. This state-of-the-art facility... further enhances the hospital's ability to provide advanced and specialized care for children.Moreover, Dayton Children's Hospital has expanded its outpatient care capabilities by investing in the Dayton Children's Hospital Outpatient Care Center and Urgent Care in Springboro, Ohio. This expansion includes the addition of a medical office building, a pediatric emergency department, an outpatient surgery center, and a Sleep Lab. This endeavor helps extend the hospital's reach and accessibility to children in the surrounding communities.Overall, Dayton Children's Hospital is dedicated to serving its pediatric population with exceptional care and specialized services. Through the expertise of its pediatric subspecialists and expansion efforts, the hospital remains committed to advancing the health and well-being of children in the region.

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