Pistor AG
Zürich
8 hours ago
Senior Physician
- 13 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
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.
Senior Physician
80% - 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 eight 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 Addiction Disorders (Chief Physician and Center Director PD Dr. med. Marcus Herdener) offers an extensive inpatient, outpatient, and day clinic therapy program as well as comprehensive diagnostic assessment options for people with dual diagnoses, i.e., patients with an addiction disorder and other mental illnesses. It also conducts translational addiction research aimed at improving the lives and health of affected individuals through the development of new prevention and treatment approaches. We are looking immediately or by arrangement for a member of the multiprofessional treatment team at the outpatient clinic at the Selnaustrasse and Claridenstrasse locations in Zurich.
Your tasks
- Senior medical leadership of two outpatient treatment teams together with the co-leading psychologist or co-leading senior physician
- Design and further development of the outpatient treatment offerings
- Joint supervision of medical, psychological, and nursing staff
- Disorder-specific and integrated psychiatric-psychotherapeutic treatment of patients with dual diagnoses in the outpatient setting
- Participation in research projects, teaching, continuing education, and training
Your profile
- Medical license (requirement: possession of the Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO & German language entry)
- Completed or advanced training as a specialist FMH in psychiatry and psychotherapy
- Psychotherapeutic experience
- Previous experience in the field of addiction disorders is an advantage
- Strong team and communication skills
- Patient orientation and openness to innovative treatment concepts
- Interest in scientific work
Our offer
- Exciting field of activity with responsible and varied tasks - internship before potential employment
- Very good and specific introduction to the tasks
- Regular supervision and individual supervision
- Work in a motivated and collegial interprofessional team
- Institution with excellent infrastructure
- Comprehensive continuing education offerings in a stimulating university environment with good networking
- Regular external supervisions and training opportunities
- Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law
- Attractive social benefits (coverage of 60% of pension fund contributions)
- Discounted shopping opportunities as well as sports offers, participation in the ZVV BonusPass/general subscription, lunch checks, company-owned daycare, and much more.
Contact:
We look forward to receiving your complete online application. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
Further information is provided by PD Dr. med. Marcus Herdener, Chief Physician and Center Director, Tel. + 41 384 58 00, marcus.herdener@pukzh.ch or Dr. med. Maximilian Buschner, Senior Physician and Deputy Center Director, Tel. + 41 384 58 19, maximilian.buschner@pukzh.ch .
We look forward to receiving your complete online application. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
