Medical Director
Medical Director
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23-07-2025
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Job Description
We are seeking an outstanding Psychiatrist to join our clinical faculty and serve as Medical Director for Psychiatric Emergency Services at Parkland Health. As Dallas countys only public hospital Parkland Healths Emergency Department is one of the busiest emergency centers in the nation. The position includes opportunities for supervision of faculty supervision of trainees of various disciplines and participation in the departments academic mission. The Medical Director will work within the multidisciplinary emergency services team including partners from nursing social work and advanced practice providers. This position includes dedicated medical administrative time with the specific clinical educational and research interests of the applicant along with the needs of the department ultimately determining the exact effort distribution of the selected faculty member.
Candidates must have an M.D./D.O. and be board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry. While Texas licensure is not required for consideration or selection it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. The successful candidate will have previous clinical leadership experience and a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. Academic experience and a strong track record of clinical teaching is a plus.
Highlights of the Opportunity
Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences with professional allowance
Excellent comprehensive low-cost health insurance (effective on day one) dental vision retirement life insurance and disability benefits
To learn more visit Paid Parental Leave and holidays (including floating holidays that can be used anytime)
Paid Time Off (available on day one)
Eligible site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and NIH loan repayment program
As employees of a public State of Texas organization physicians are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts
No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based
No state income tax
Mission/Vision
Discover Educate and Heal the Mind Body and Brain
The Department of Psychiatrys vision is to meet the behavioral health needs of diverse communities across North Texas and beyond by increasing equitable access to psychiatric care and the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychiatry and preparing an effective workforce to achieve these objectives.
Team
Our department offers expertise in broad specialty and subspecialty areas of psychiatry and opportunities to collaborate with experts in our field. To serve the diverse communities of North Texas and maintain the excellence of our institution we welcome faculty candidates who will bring additional dimensions to our research teaching and clinical mission including underrepresented groups.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research work on or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Candidates must have an M.D./D.O. and be board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry. While Texas licensure is not required for consideration or selection it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. The successful candidate will have previous clinical leadership experience and a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. Academic experience and a strong track record of clinical teaching is a plus.
Highlights of the Opportunity
Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences with professional allowance
Excellent comprehensive low-cost health insurance (effective on day one) dental vision retirement life insurance and disability benefits
To learn more visit Paid Parental Leave and holidays (including floating holidays that can be used anytime)
Paid Time Off (available on day one)
Eligible site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and NIH loan repayment program
As employees of a public State of Texas organization physicians are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts
No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based
No state income tax
Mission/Vision
Discover Educate and Heal the Mind Body and Brain
The Department of Psychiatrys vision is to meet the behavioral health needs of diverse communities across North Texas and beyond by increasing equitable access to psychiatric care and the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychiatry and preparing an effective workforce to achieve these objectives.
Team
Our department offers expertise in broad specialty and subspecialty areas of psychiatry and opportunities to collaborate with experts in our field. To serve the diverse communities of North Texas and maintain the excellence of our institution we welcome faculty candidates who will bring additional dimensions to our research teaching and clinical mission including underrepresented groups.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research work on or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and include:
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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