Description
Specialization:
Psychiatry
Job Summary:
Parkridge Valley, which is part of Parkridge Health System, is seeking a Psychiatry Associate Program Director for the Summer of 2027 in preparation for our new Psychiatry GME program.
Qualified Candidates:
- Must be board certified in psychiatry by ABPN
- Must have or be able to obtain a Tennessee medical license
- Must have a desire to teach
- Must have strong administrative and team building skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- 10 hours per month
- Clinical time can be outpatient clinic or inpatient psychiatry
- Four residents per year for a total of 16 in program.
About TriStar Parkridge Health System:
Parkridge Medical Center, a 275 bed acute care facility in downtown Chattanooga, is an Accredited Chest Pain Center offering comprehensive healthcare services that include a 24-hour emergency department, cardiology, orthopedics, robotics and surgical services in addition to 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 in robotics, orthopedics and complex gynecological procedures.
Parkridge Valley offers behavioral health and addictive disorder treatment services for children, adolescents and adults at 2 distinctive campuses.
Parkridge West Hospital, in nearby Jasper, Tennessee, provides 24-hour emergency medical services, outpatient laboratory, outpatient imaging and outpatient physical therapy.
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 anywhere. There is a world of outdoor adventures, amazing restaurants, live events, art and world-class attractions awaiting. Known as the Scenic City of the South, Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in the state, located in SE TN at the junction of TN, GA and AL. Located in Hamilton County, Chattanooga is a mid-sized city that combines the best of large and small. Residents enjoy the friendly atmosphere, moderate housing costs, and easy commuting typically associated with smaller communities. At the same time, Chattanooga's cultural and recreational opportunities rival those in much larger metropolitan areas.
Parkridge Health System has 2 acute care hospitals, 2 behavioral health hospitals, and 6 free standing emergency departments.
