Pistor AG
Rheinau
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Assistant Physician 80-100 %
- 10 February 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Rheinau
Job summary
The Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich offers comprehensive care. Join a supportive, innovative team focused on patient recovery and well-being.
Tasks
- Lead a multidisciplinary team in acute psychiatric treatment.
- Provide basic somatic care in collaboration with senior staff.
- Contribute to forensic assessments and research projects.
Skills
- Medical degree recognized in Switzerland or equivalent education.
- Interest in forensic psychiatric issues and clinical experience.
- Strong German language skills (minimum C1) required.
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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 assessment 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 80-100 %
80% - 100%
The Clinic for Forensic Psychiatry is a treatment and assessment center with university affiliation. At the Center for Inpatient Forensic Therapy at the Rheinau location, offenders whose offense is based on a psychiatric illness are treated as part of a court-ordered measure. The treatment approach is based on the principle of recovery and aims at offense-free status with appropriate reintegration. Our forensic psychiatric security wards are a unique specialized offering in Switzerland.
For the Center for Inpatient Forensic Therapy at the Rheinau location, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Case-responsible in a multiprofessional team for the acute psychiatric and criminal therapeutic treatment of patients in collaboration with a senior physician/senior psychologist
- Basic somatic care of our patients in cooperation with the senior physician and the in-house internal medicine service
- Creating criminal prognostic assessments using common prognostic instruments after careful introduction
- Opportunity to participate in the preparation of forensic expert reports
- Opportunity to participate in scientific projects
- Participation in the internal clinical emergency service (no night shifts)
Your profile
- Interest in forensic psychiatric issues
- Experience in clinical psychiatry is an advantage
- Swiss federal medical examination or an equivalent qualification (MEBEKO recognition for foreign diplomas available)
- Structured and interdisciplinary working style
- Good German language skills (at least C1)
Our offer
- Opportunity to gain broad clinical experience as well as specialized knowledge in the treatment of psychotic individuals/offenders
- Acquisition of skills at the intersection of medicine and law, especially in offense-preventive treatment
- Diverse, challenging environment characterized by motivated and committed people who specifically support new employees during the induction phase
- Contemporary training and further education opportunities with generous support and career planning. The activity in our center can be used alongside general psychiatric training to acquire the focus "Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy"
- Close university networking with involvement in research projects, if desired
- Flexible working time models to ensure optimal compatibility of work and private life
- Furnished one-room studios are available if needed
Contact:
For further information, please contact Mr. Gunther Keck, Deputy Chief Physician, phone +41 58 384 93 72, email gunther.keck@pukzh.ch or Mr. PD Dr. med. Johannes Kirchebner, Senior Physician, phone +41 58 384 92 15, email johannes.kirchebner@pukzh.ch
We look forward to receiving your complete online application. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.
