Psychiatrist - Duarte, CA

Department of Supportive Care Medicine | City of Hope National Medical Center | Duarte, CA
City of Hope Medical Group is Seeking a Psychiatrist to Join the Main Campus

The Department of Supportive Care Medicine at City of Hope National Medical Center is seeking a trained psychiatrist to meet the needs of our growing program on our main medical campus in Southern California. Our interdisciplinary team—composed of specialist physicians, nurses, social workers, nutritionists, chaplains, and others—works with patients to meaningfully improve their medical, psychosocial, and behavioral health needs during and after cancer treatment.

By bringing together clinical services, treatments, and the respective multidisciplinary team in one place, we can truly deliver world‑class cancer care that is coordinated and effective for our patients.

• Designated inpatient consultation and outpatient scheduling:
  • Combination of inpatient consultation service and outpatient clinic service
  • Generous 60‑minute new patient appointments and 30‑45 minute follow‑up appointment blocks
  • Flexible schedule: 8 am‑5 pm
  • 90% of patient panel are cancer patients; experience with oncology patients preferred but not required
  • Physician will practice at the main flagship medical campus
• Division currently includes 3 FTE psychiatrists
• Exciting growth and on‑site tele‑psychiatry services
• Clinical social work team on staff
• Multi‑disciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities for teaching and other academic activities
• No ER coverage and no psychiatric holds

• Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Salary Range – $300k – $335k (base compensation only; additional compensation may vary based on experience, training, and community needs)

• Academic record consistent with appointment as Assistant, Associate, or Professor level at an ACGME‑accredited program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in psychiatry (required)
• Additional training in geriatric, psycho‑oncology, or consultation‑liaison psychiatry
• Experience with cancer patients, preferred but not required
• Applicants must have an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree from an accredited institution and be boarded (or board eligible) in psychiatry
• Possession of, or eligibility for, an unrestricted medical license in the State of California

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and a leading research center for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. With an independent National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work.