“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 Hampshire
Completed an accredited residency program in psychiatry, Consult Liaison fellowship preferred
Certified and recertified (if applicable) by the American Board of Psychiatry
Open to new grads in an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program
Candidates must have strong team building, interpersonal, and communication skills
Additional 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 available
Monday-Friday position with estimated 1-2 shifts/per week
Competitive compensation
Commencement Bonus offered
Comprehensive benefit package with occurrence-based malpractice coverage
Be 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 ER
Two freestanding ERs
24/7 dedicated inpatient hospitalist program & inpatient intensivist program
Implemented psychiatry residency program in summer 2021 with Tufts University affiliation
30-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 activities
A host of outdoor activities and proximity to major cities
Top-notch educational institutions—Both public and private
No sales tax or state income tax
A one-hour drive to Boston
Four seasons of weather