Student Health Services Psychiatrist

Student Health at the University of Iowa is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to serve in either a full time or part time capacity, depending on the applicants preference. Staff psychiatrists at Student Health are responsible for providing health care to the students attending the University of Iowa.

The annual salary will be adjusted based on the percentage worked.

Specific Job Duties & Tasks

• Perform/order medical diagnostic, therapeutic procedures, and prescribe, dispense or deliver medications. Consult/collaborate with other care team members. Use judgment to apply/adopt information within total clinical picture to address health issues. Influence others to adopt best practices.
• Complete patient medical records, reports, and forms to record treatment for treatment record and billing purposes. Improve quality of care by performing chart reviews and participating on performance improvement committees.
• Provide health education to patients and medical education to health professions students and residents. Through health promotion maximize student learning, retention and success.
• Assure team provides effective collaboration/communications. Serve on committees to enhance patient care and operations.

For a detailed job description, please email Ruth Appleton at ruth-appleton@uiowa.edu

About the Division of Student Life

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Required Education & Licensure

• Graduation from an approved and accredited medical school and a license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Board Certification/Eligibility in Psychiatry
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Interest and knowledge of college health issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment

Application Details

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For questions or additional information, please contact Ruth Appleton at ruth-appleton@uiowa.edu.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Student Hlth Svcs Phys/Psych
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 8B
• Starting Salary Minimum: 175000
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

Contact Information

•  Organization: Student Life
• Contact Name: Ruth Appleton
• Contact Email: ruth-appleton@uiowa.edu