Assistant Physician
Pfäfers
Key information
- Publication date:14 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Pfäfers
Job summary
Join the interdisciplinary treatment team at Psychiatrie St.Gallen, a leading provider of psychiatric care. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Provide patient care in a day clinic setting, supporting their needs.
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and treatments under supervision.
- Collaborate in case discussions and contribute to group therapy sessions.
Skills
- You hold a medical degree recognized by MEBEKO and have 2-3 years experience.
- Strong communication skills in German (C1 level).
- Motivated to work with mentally ill individuals in a team.
Is this helpful?
- As a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, you care for patients in the day clinic setting.
- After thorough introduction and under senior physician supervision, you conduct psychiatric and psychotherapeutic assessments and treatments.
- Participation in interdisciplinary case discussions as well as involvement in specific group offerings; experience in group therapies is an advantage.
- You are responsible for individual therapy planning including documentation and reporting.
- Preparation of medical reports and expert opinions.
- Close cooperation with referring agencies, relatives, and authorities.
- You engage in a team that values interdisciplinary collaboration and employee appreciation.
- You actively contribute your expertise and help shape the future of Psychiatry St.Gallen.
- You have completed a degree in human medicine (CH, EU, or EFTA country) and already have a MEBEKO recognition if graduated abroad.
- Ideally, you bring 2-3 years of professional experience in a comparable position.
- You are motivated and ready for further training to become a specialist physician.
- You enjoy working with mentally ill people in a multiprofessional team.
- You maintain an open, communicative approach with patients and team members.
- You are characterized by high commitment, creativity, and very good German skills (at least C1).
With around 1,400 employees, we ensure accessible, personal, and effective psychiatric treatments and care for adults at our nine company locations in the cantons of St.Gallen and Appenzell Ausserrhoden as well as in the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Apply Online
We are digital and committed to sustainability, so we look forward to your online application via our homepage.
Confirmation by Email
As soon as your application is received online, you will receive a confirmation of receipt by email. We look forward to getting to know you through your dossier and will check whether your qualifications, skills, and personality fit the advertised position and Psychiatry St.Gallen. We will then get back to you.
Interview with HR and Specialist Department
In a personal interview, we get to know each other and you learn more about Psychiatry St.Gallen, the advertised position, and the challenges.
Invitation to the Second Interview
In the second round, we would like to get an even better picture of you and find out together if we are a good match. You will also have the opportunity to meet your future team.
Oral Offer
You will receive a telephone offer from us if we decide in your favor after the second interview and will be asked if you are still convinced by us. If we agree, we will prepare your contract.
The Contract
In the following days, we will send you the contract in duplicate by mail. Along with the contract, you will receive relevant information about your employment.
Preboarding
Between accepting the position and the first working day, as a new employee, you can already access relevant internal information. This allows you to form a detailed picture of the company and prepare for the job.
First Working Day
On the first day, you will be onboarded in your new team and with other colleagues. You will set up your new workplace and get an overview of your upcoming tasks. You will also receive your individual introduction plan to help you quickly find your way.
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