Pistor AG
Zürich
2 days ago
Assistant Physician
- 10 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich supports mental health for all ages. Join a dynamic team with over 2500 professionals committed to holistic patient care.
Tasks
- Conduct outpatient treatments, including diagnosis and therapy.
- Manage cases, documentation, and reports for insurance and authorities.
- Lead or co-lead a psychotherapy group.
Skills
- Medical degree with Swiss recognition, 2 years experience required.
- Interest in treating depressive disorders and related conditions.
- Completed psychotherapy training preferred.
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About the job
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich treats and cares for mentally ill people of all ages. The over 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.
Assistant Physician
60% - 100%
As the leading clinic for adult psychiatry and psychotherapy in Switzerland, we not only fulfill the care mandate of the canton of Zurich but also act as a university institution with research and teaching assignments from the University of Zurich. At 8 locations, including five clinical facilities and a research center, over 1000 dedicated employees create a versatile and dynamic working environment. Here you have the opportunity to actively contribute to a significant institution.
The Center for Depression, Anxiety Disorders and Psychotherapy (Chief Physician and Center Director Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Olbrich) offers an extensive inpatient, outpatient, and partial inpatient therapy program and comprehensive diagnostic assessment options for people with affective disorders and other mental illnesses. As a university center, we use established and innovative therapeutic approaches to continuously improve the treatment of people with affective, neurotic, trauma-related, and personality disorders.
For our general consultation for affective disorders, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Conducting outpatient patient treatments including differential diagnostics, pharmacotherapy, and psychotherapy under medical team leadership
- Case management and documentation, reports and statements for insurance companies and authorities
- Leading or co-leading a psychotherapeutic group
Your profile
- Medical license (mandatory requirements: possession of the Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO = 1. Recognized diploma (no registration) & 2. MEBEKO German entry, to be submitted with the application)
- At least 2 years of professional experience
- At least started psychotherapy training
- Interest in working with patients predominantly suffering from depressive symptoms and possibly comorbidities such as anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders, ADHD, or personality disorders
Our offer
- Observation before potential employment
- Independent work in a team with regular inter- and supervision
- Scope to contribute innovative ideas and actively shape processes
- Motivated, competent, and collegial team
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive training offer in a stimulating university environment with good networking
- Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (60% coverage of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities, participation in the ZVV BonusPass/General subscription, staff restaurant with subsidized prices or lunch checks (depending on location), company-owned daycare and much more
- Modern office facilities
Contact:
For further information, please contact Dr. med. Susanne Prinz, Deputy Center Director ZDAP, phone +41 58 384 80 00, susanne.prinz@pukzh.ch. We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
For further information, please contact Dr. med. Susanne Prinz, Deputy Center Director ZDAP, phone +41 58 384 80 00, susanne.prinz@pukzh.ch. We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
