Inpatient Medical Director Psychiatrist Opportunity - Carmel, NY - One Hour North of New York City

Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel, NY, located just one hour north of New York City, has an opportunity for a full-time Inpatient Medical Director to join and lead our established team. Putnam Hospital has a 20-bed inpatient unit and a partial hospitalization program. An outpatient office is located near the hospital. The program offers families struggling with mental illness an integrated, comprehensive, and complementary schedule of recognized treatment approaches, including group and individual therapy, family meetings, art therapy, behavior therapy, medication and illness education, and substance abuse and dietary groups.

We have welcomed our first residency class this last year. In this role you will work in conjunction with the Program Director to develop and implement continuing medical education. This opportunity is for someone that is passionate about supervising, educating, mentoring, and evaluating internal medicine residents.

We are looking for the following criteria in candidates: Board certified within three years of completing residency, well-trained graduating residents will be considered, understanding of New York State Office of Mental Health regulations and JCAHO standards for Inpatient Psychiatric Services, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interact well with attending physicians and community mental health agencies.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package including base salary plus incentives and generous sign-on, retention, and relocation, as well as allowances for CMEs and dues expenses.

Putnam Hospital Center (PHC), in Carmel, New York, is a 165-bed community hospital. With a staff of more than 300 physicians, PHC offers the highest quality medical, surgical, psychiatric, oncology, pediatric, orthopedic, obstetrical/gynecological, and intensive care, as well as 24-hour emergency services and home health care. Putnam Hospital Center is in a beautiful suburban location, an hour north of New York City. The area enjoys a reputation for both excellent public and private schools and is an excellent place to raise a family. The region is a great choice for balancing work and quality of life.

PHC is also now part of Nuvance Health.  Nuvance Health serves 1.5 million residents across New York and Connecticut and includes more than 2,600 aligned physicians, 12,000 employees, seven hospitals (Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Putnam Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Sharon Hospital, Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, and Norwalk Hospital,) a large network of primary care and specialty practices, and multiple affiliated organizations.

The Hudson Valley boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers endless ways to spend your leisure time. Excellent housing and outstanding schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history, and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.

For more information or to apply, please contact Kelly Boccard, Manager, Physician Recruitment, at: Kelly.Boccard@NuvanceHealth.org.

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

We are a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State, or Local law.