Psychiatry GME Program Director
Description
Parkridge Health System is seeking a Psychiatry Residency Program Director in the Fall of 2026 to prepare for the launch of their new program in July 2027.
Qualified Candidates
- Must be board certified in psychiatry by ABPN
- Must have or be able to obtain a Tennessee medical license
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of GME experience in an ACGME accredited psychiatry residency program
- Must have strong administrative and team building skills
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Pre-program time
- GME (.2)
- Clinical (.8)
Program start time
- GME (.6)
- Clinical (.4)
About TriStar Parkridge Health System
Parkridge Medical Center, a 275-bed acute care facility in downtown Chattanooga, offers comprehensive healthcare services including a 24-hour emergency department, cardiology, orthopedics, robotics and surgical services, and oncology services at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. In East Ridge, Parkridge East Hospital provides 24-hour emergency medical services, obstetrical care, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and advanced surgical services. Parkridge Valley offers behavioral health and addictive disorder treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults at 4 distinctive campuses. Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper, Tennessee, provides 24-hour emergency medical services, outpatient laboratory, outpatient imaging, outpatient physical therapy, and inpatient behavioral health services.
About Chattanooga, TN
Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking, technologically progressive, and recreationally attractive cities. It offers a wide range of outdoor adventures, amazing restaurants, live events, art, and world-class attractions. Known as the Scenic City of the South, Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the state, located at the junction of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. Located in Hamilton County, Chattanooga combines the best of large and small communities, with friendly atmospheres, moderate housing costs, and easy commuting typically associated with smaller communities. Parkridge Health System operates two acute care hospitals, two behavioral health hospitals, and six free-standing emergency departments.
Incentives/Benefits Package
- Unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth
- A competitive salary with incentives
- A comprehensive benefits program including:
- Paid malpractice
- Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental, and vision
- Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Time off, including disability coverage
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Family-focused and voluntary benefits
- CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement
About TriStar Parkridge Health System
Parkridge Medical Center, a 275-bed acute care facility in downtown Chattanooga, offers comprehensive healthcare services including a 24-hour emergency department, cardiology, orthopedics, robotics and surgical services, and oncology services at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. In East Ridge, Parkridge East Hospital provides 24-hour emergency medical services, obstetrical care, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and advanced surgical services. Parkridge Valley offers behavioral health and addictive disorder treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults at 4 distinctive campuses. Parkridge West Hospital in Jasper, Tennessee, provides 24-hour emergency medical services, outpatient laboratory, outpatient imaging, outpatient physical therapy, and inpatient behavioral health services.