Job Description
Description Specialization:Psychiatry Consult LiaisonJob Summary:“Do you like academic psychiatry
culture, but with competitive compensation?” Portsmouth Regional Hospital is seeking a psychiatrist
for our consult liaison services, which will also provide coverage for our emergency department.
Opportunity to join in building a consultation service as part of a new Tufts affiliated Psychiatry
Residency at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Work with Mary Alice O’Dowd, M.D., a leader in the field
of CL psychiatry for decades. Live and work in the charming seacoast area in tax-free New Hampshire
or commute from nearby cities in Massachusetts and Maine.Qualified Candidates:
Licensed to practice
in New HampshireCompleted an accredited residency program in psychiatry, Consult Liaison fellowship
preferredCertified and recertified (if applicable) by the American Board of PsychiatryOpen to new
grads in an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency programCandidates must have strong team building,
interpersonal, and communication skillsAdditional characteristics of qualified applicants include
adaptability, creativity, as well as enthusiasm for teaching and quality patient
care
Incentive/Benefits Package:
Faculty appointment to Tufts University School of Medicine is
availableMonday-Friday position with estimated 1-2 shifts/per weekCompetitive
compensationCommencement Bonus offeredComprehensive benefit package with occurrence-based
malpractice coverageBe part of a supportive and energetic team
About Portsmouth Regional
Hospital:
220-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma Center 24/7 full-service ERTwo
freestanding ERs24/7 dedicated inpatient hospitalist program & inpatient intensivist
programImplemented psychiatry residency program in summer 2021 with Tufts University
affiliation30-bed inpatient psychiatric unit including 16 involuntary beds
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
is a Seacoast city and sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River which divides the states of New
Hampshire and Maine. It a metropolitan region that includes several small cities and towns. As the
nation’s third oldest city, Portsmouth offers:
An area that’s rich in history and abundant cultural
activitiesA host of outdoor activities and proximity to major citiesTop-notch educational
institutions—Both public and privateNo sales tax or state income taxA one-hour drive to BostonFour
seasons of weather
Additional Information:
- Specialty: General/Adult Psychiatry
- Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801
- Contact:
About the Company:
New Hampshire’s Portsmouth Regional Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical
services to the residents of New England’s Greater Seacoast area. The Seacoast stretches from
Southern Maine coast to Northeastern Massachusetts. The 220 bed hospital is home to more than 200
physicians and 1,100 employees.
Because of the hospital’s progressive approach and proven outcomes,
area residents no longer need to travel to Boston for a vast array of procedures and services. The
hospital serves as a regional tertiary center for Cardiac and Neurosurgery.
In addition to the
availability of advanced technology, physicians can rely on 24/7 inpatient Hospitalist program and
superior nursing care that has helped Portsmouth Regional Hospital rank among the top hospitals
nationwide in patient satisfaction.
A $63 million facility expansion and renovation began in 2008,
adding more than 67,000 square feet of new construction and 88,000 square feet of renovations to the
existing facility.