Inpatient Psychiatry, Tewksbury Hospital

Tufts Medical Center's Physician Organization is seeking a full time Adult Psychiatrist to provide inpatient services at Tewksbury Hospital in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.  Tewksbury State Hospital is a unique psychiatric setting which consists of long-term, inpatient psychiatric care primarily for individuals involved in the legal system. Most of our patients arrive directly from court or jail when they require treatment prior to working through legal charges. Our team treats a patients mental illness while the patient undergoes court-ordered evaluations which are conducted by a forensic evaluation team.  We work together closely with forensic evaluators to determine the best pathway for the patient to work through their criminal cases while obtaining the appropriate psychiatric care. This role focuses on performing health assessments, running diagnostic tests, prescribing medication and creating treatment plans as well as providing health and wellness education to patients.   

Why Join Our Team:

• No required call, providing a reliable, day time schedule
• No weekends or holidays required
• Opportunities for call with extra compensation
• Dedicated leadership team that advocates for both patients and staff
• Meaningful practice opportunity where the care you give truly changes transforms lives
• Ability to teach both medical students and trainees
• Research interests supported but not required
• Robust staff model with nursing, APP and Psychologist support

Who you are:

• Possess an MD, or equivalent, and eligible to obtain a medical license in the State of Massachusetts 
• BC/BE in Psychiatry
• Excellent communication skills to interact with clinicians, administrators, and department staff

Work, Live, and Grow: As an employee of Tufts Medical Center Physician Organization you will receive:

• Guaranteed Base Salary
• Academic Appointment through Tufts University School of Medicine
• Substantive 401A retirement plan
• CME Funds and Time Away
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
• Robust Benefits Package

Location:

Tufts at Tewksbury Hospital located at 365 East Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876   

Why Tufts Medicine:
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.