Pistor AG
Zürich
12 hours ago
Night Doctor (Assistant Physician)
- 13 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich, a leader in mental health care. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Provide psychiatric clinical care for children and adolescents at night.
- Conduct emergency psychiatric assessments and clinical evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and document treatments.
Skills
- Medical degree required, MEBEKO recognition for foreign diplomas.
- Strong clinical skills and decision-making in emergencies.
- Excellent German language skills, both spoken and written.
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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.
Night Doctor (Assistant Physician)
20% - 100%
The Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (KJPP) of the PUK is responsible for child and adolescent psychiatric care throughout the canton of Zurich. The regional offices are available for the entire outpatient child and adolescent psychiatric diagnostics, counseling, and therapy of the population in the area of responsibility. Emergency care is provided at our location on Lenggstrasse.
We are looking for an emergency service doctor immediately or by arrangement
Your tasks
- Psychiatric-clinical care of children and adolescents during night shifts
- Conducting emergency psychiatric assessments including anamnesis, psychopathological findings, and clinical evaluation
- Assessment and treatment of acute psychiatric crises in outpatient and inpatient patients
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, psychologists, and other specialist disciplines
- Management of electronic duty rosters and documentation of treatments
- Structured handover of relevant information to the day shift
Your profile
- Completed medical studies (for foreign diplomas: recognition by MEBEKO required)
- Interest or experience in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy or pediatrics desired
- High clinical competence and decisiveness in emergency situations
- Independent, responsible, and structured working style
- Resilience and reliability during night shifts
- Very good German language skills, spoken and written
Our offer
- Responsible and varied activity in a university hospital
- Work in a motivated and open team
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Employment conditions according to cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities, good public transport connections, staff parking, and participation in the ZVV BonusPass
Contact:
For further information, please contact KD Dr. med. Maurizia Franscini, Chief Physician, phone +41 58 384 67 34.
For further information, please contact KD Dr. med. Maurizia Franscini, Chief Physician, phone +41 58 384 67 34.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application. Please apply exclusively via our online application portal. Applications by e-mail or postal mail cannot be considered for data protection reasons.
