Geriatric Psychiatry Faculty Role – Compassionate Inpatient Care at Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital

Geriatric Psychiatry Faculty Role – Compassionate Inpatient Care at Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital
Senior Behavioral Health Unit (SBHU)
Faculty Appointment Available | Fellowship-trained Geriatric Psychiatrists are encouraged to apply!Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital is seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our Senior Behavioral Health Unit, a 20-bed inpatient program dedicated to the compassionate, high-quality care of older adults with acute psychiatric needs. This is a faculty role within the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, offering the opportunity to combine meaningful inpatient clinical work with academic engagement, while practicing in a supportive community hospital environment.
The SBHU provides short-term inpatient stabilization for older adults experiencing conditions such as depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. Our interdisciplinary team emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, education, and thoughtful discharge planning to support long-term recovery and continuity of care.

Located in the picturesque Chestnut Hill neighborhood, this role offers the rare blend of mission-driven care, academic access, and lifestyle balance, supported by the clinical, educational, and research resources of Temple University Health System.

Why Temple – Chestnut Hill
• Faculty Role with Academic Access
• Appointment at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, with opportunities to engage in teaching, mentorship, and academic collaboration, supported by the resources of a leading academic medical center.
• Balanced, Sustainable Schedule
• Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule with a light call structure (phone-only weeknights and rotating weekends), designed to support long-term career satisfaction.
• Focused, Impactful Clinical Work
• Care for patients on a 20-bed inpatient unit
• Manage approximately 3–5 inpatient consults daily
• Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, social workers, nurses, therapists, and behavioral health technicians
• Mission-Driven Practice

Be part of Temple Health’s longstanding commitment to equitable, high-quality care, serving diverse and often vulnerable populations with dignity and compassion.

Why Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill offers a rare blend of charm, accessibility, and quality of life that appeals to physicians at every stage of their career. Known as Philadelphia’s “garden district,” the neighborhood features tree-lined streets, historic architecture, boutique shopping, and top-tier dining, all within a close-knit, welcoming community.

Physicians Enjoy:
• Easy access to Center City Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs
• Proximity to Fairmount Park and Wissahickon Valley Park, with miles of scenic trails
• Excellent schools and vibrant cultural institutions
• A peaceful, residential feel without sacrificing urban amenities

It’s an ideal setting for clinicians seeking a balanced lifestyle, offering space to recharge while remaining closely connected to one of the nation’s most dynamic healthcare and academic communities.

Compensation & Benefits
Temple Health offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Generous retirement match
• Tuition remission (as a Temple faculty member)
• CME support
• Robust health and wellness benefits

All within a culture that values collaboration, education, and physician well-being.

Candidate Qualifications
• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry (ABPN)
• Fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred
• Eligibility for unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and DEA prior to start