Physician, Psychiatry (Palo Alto, CA)

About the role

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Psychiatrist to join a growing team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and psychotherapists.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care
• Psychiatric evaluations and diagnosis
• Treatment planning
• Psycho-pharmacology
• Supportive brief therapy

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a willingness to work with both adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Residency in Adult Psychiatry

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Relocation allowance
• Guaranteed salary for two years with production bonus
• Generous benefits package
• Shareholder eligibility after two years
• 401K, cash-balance retirement plan, HSA

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Full time is 35 patient contact hours (4 day work week)

Organization Details

We are one of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in the country, made up of over 1,700 clinicians in 40+ specialties, in practices throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our organization is nationally recognized for our excellence with multiple awards for quality of care, innovation, and leadership. Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group is affiliated with Palo Alto Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit health care organization, providing operational and administrative support, including the latest technology, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Community Information

Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose, Palo Alto is part of the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area and became known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley. Palo Alto offers an unusual blend of intellect, innovation, culture and natural beauty. Proximity to Stanford University with its cultural and educational offerings enhance the vibrancy, innate charm and beauty of Palo Alto.

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