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Zürich
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Senior Physician
- 10 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich, a leader in mental health. Enjoy a supportive and innovative work environment with over 2500 professionals.
Tasks
- Ensure competent patient care in your assigned area.
- Lead the interdisciplinary team as a senior physician.
- Supervise and train resident doctors and participate in projects.
Skills
- Medical degree with Swiss recognition; advanced psychiatry training preferred.
- Experience in geriatric psychiatric care is advantageous.
- Strong teamwork and decision-making abilities.
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About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The more than 2500 employees from 55 different professions contribute in interdisciplinary teams to the holistic care of patients, from diagnosis through therapy to aftercare. Our work is based on mutual trust and personal responsibility, and together we promote an innovative corporate culture. As a university hospital, we are successfully involved in national and international research projects.
Senior Physician
60%
The geriatric psychiatry and psychotherapy departments located at Minervastrasse and Lenggstrasse offer inpatient, outpatient, and day clinic services for patients aged 65 and older, focusing on dementia, affective disorders, addiction disorders, pain, sleep disorders, and psychoses.
For the inpatient position at the Lenggstrasse location, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Ensuring competent patient care in the assigned area
- Senior medical leadership of the interdisciplinary team
- Training of subordinate assistant physicians
- Conducting internal case supervisions
- Conducting student teaching
- Participation in internal and cross-departmental projects as well as committees
- Participation in on-call senior physician service
Your profile
- Medical license (requirement: Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO & German language registration)
- Completed or advanced training as a specialist FMH in psychiatry and psychotherapy
- You place the person at the center of your work
- Experience in geriatric psychiatric care is an advantage
- You are resilient, a team player, and interested in interprofessional collaboration
- You are used to working independently, taking responsibility, and making decisions
Our offer
- We offer exciting, varied, and responsible areas of work in a versatile and dynamic environment
- Numerous personal and professional development opportunities
Contact:
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. med. E. Savaskan, Clinic Director, Tel. +41 58 384 46 58. We look forward to receiving your complete online application. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
