Psychiatry- Inpatient- Chestnut Hill Hospital

Temple Health Chestnut Hill Hospital is seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our Senior Behavioral Health Unit a 20-bed inpatient program dedicated to the compassionate high-quality care of older adults with acute psychiatric needs. This is a faculty role within the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University offering the opportunity to combine meaningful inpatient clinical work with academic engagement while practicing in a supportive community hospital environment.

The SBHU provides short-term inpatient stabilization for older adults experiencing conditions such as depression psychosis bipolar disorder and anxiety. Our interdisciplinary team emphasizes patient- and family-centered care education and thoughtful discharge planning to support long-term recovery and continuity of care.

Located in the picturesque Chestnut Hill neighborhood this role offers the rare blend of mission-driven care academic access and lifestyle balance supported by the clinical educational and research resources of Temple University Health System.

Why Temple Chestnut Hill

• Faculty Role with Academic Access
• Appointment at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University with opportunities to engage in teaching mentorship and academic collaboration supported by the resources of a leading academic medical center.
• Balanced Sustainable Schedule
• Enjoy a MondayFriday schedule with a light call structure (phone-only weeknights and rotating weekends) designed to support long-term career satisfaction.
• Focused Impactful Clinical Work
• Care for patients on a 20-bed inpatient unit
• Manage approximately 35 inpatient consults daily
• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists psychiatric NPs social workers nurses therapists and behavioral health technicians
• Mission-Driven Practice

Be part of Temple Healths longstanding commitment to equitable high-quality care serving diverse and often vulnerable populations with dignity and compassion.

Why Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill offers a rare blend of charm accessibility and quality of life that appeals to physicians at every stage of their career. Known as Philadelphias garden district the neighborhood features tree-lined streets historic architecture boutique shopping and top-tier dining all within a close-knit welcoming community.

Physicians Enjoy:

• Easy access to Center City Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs
• Proximity to Fairmount Park and Wissahickon Valley Park with miles of scenic trails
• Excellent schools and vibrant cultural institutions
• A peaceful residential feel without sacrificing urban amenities

Its an ideal setting for clinicians seeking a balanced lifestyle offering space to recharge while remaining closely connected to one of the nations most dynamic healthcare and academic communities.

Compensation & Benefits

Temple Health offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous retirement match
• Tuition remission (as a Temple faculty member)
• CME support
• Robust health and wellness benefits

All within a culture that values collaboration education and physician well-being.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD DO or foreign equivalent
• Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry (ABPN)
• Fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred
• Eligibility for unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and DEA prior to start

Procedure for Candidacy:

To be considered for this position you must complete an online application.Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all the required documents and information.

Application materials should include:a curriculum vitae; a personal statement stating your qualifications professional goals three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing working effectively in an urban environment is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to:Ruby H. Barghini MD MS Interim Chair Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science C/O Frank Gallagher Director Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment & Retention Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University email:

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