Melrose Wakefield Hospital in Medford MA, right outside of Boston, a member of MelroseWakefield Healthcare, is looking for a per diem or part timeInpatient BE/BC Psychiatrist to help us expand our well-established unit. Our unit is highly regarded and the longest running medical-psychiatric program in Massachusetts.

Why Join our Team:

We are recognized for providing innovative care and best practices by accrediting agencies and led by Dr. Daniel Carlat, publisher of the Carlat Psychiatry Report. We are dedicated to patient recovery and family support through sophisticated care services built on a simple philosophy of trying to help those who suffer with mental illness through intelligent, respectful, empowering and compassionate collaboration. 

How you will provide patient care:

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnoses, and treatment for psychiatric patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses, including admission evaluations

• Work with nurse practitioners, nursing and other clinical staff in the delivery of patient care

• Provide weekend coverage on a rotating basis within the call coverage group

• May provide supervision to medical students and residents

• May be eligible for a faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine

Practice Perks:

• Interdisciplinary teams including medical support with experienced and passionate staff

• Active inpatient and outpatient ECT Service

• High degree of collegiality amongst our staff

• Broad continuum of care spanning both inpatient and outpatient services

• Academic Affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine 

Who you are: 

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or foreign equivalent medical degree and completion of a four year general psychiatry residency

• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in General Adult Psychiatry, or by a comparable foreign national certifying organization

• Possess a full license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

• Possess or be eligible to obtain a Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration and Federal DEA Certificates

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, an expansive home care network and a large integrated physician network. Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated care team members providing more than 1.5 million patient experiences per year. The health system is the principal teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine. Tufts Medicine came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Responsibility:We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creative an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our patients.We warmly welcome all candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and personality. 

How to apply:You can submit an application via the apply button located at the top of the listing.

Should you have any questions regarding the position or any complications submitting an application with us, please feel free to reach out to Kathryn Kull, Senior Provider Recruiter at Kathryn.kull@tuftsmedicine.org. 

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.