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Dayton Children's Hospital

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – 7 On / 7 Off Schedule - Dayton Children's Hospital

United States

full_time

About the role

Facility:

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Schedule:

Full time

Hours:

32

Job Details:

Dayton Children’s Hospital, in Dayton, Ohio, is recruiting two Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists for our Mental Health Unit and consult service.

We are offering a 0.8 FTE position with a predictable 7 On / 7 Off schedule, consisting of seven consecutive days on service followed by seven consecutive days off. This structured schedule offers consistency, dedicated time away from work, and an opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful clinical impact.

Department Specific Job Details:

This opportunity supports staffing for our new freestanding behavioral health building, which will:

  • Double current inpatient capacity
  • Expand specialized programming
  • Enhance continuity of care by integrating inpatient, outpatient, and crisis services under one roof

Dayton Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2025–2026 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, with national rankings in NICU, Orthopedics, and Mental Health.

Qualifications

  • Board certified or board eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management in inpatient and consult settings
  • Supervise psychiatric residents and child psychiatry fellows from Wright State University
  • Participate in inpatient and consult service coverage within the 7 On / 7 Off schedule

Why Dayton?

Dayton is a welcoming, easy-to-love city where life is simple, affordable, and full of opportunity. Families enjoy outstanding schools, a vibrant arts community, 300+ miles of trails, beautiful parks, and the world-famous National Museum of the United States Air Force. With short commutes, friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, physicians find it easy to feel at home here.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus based on commitment
  • Annual incentive bonus potential
  • CME: 5 days and $5,500 annually
  • PTO: 33 PTO and 5 CME days rolled into one bank
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including extended parental leave
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Mega Backdoor Roth option
  • Deferred compensation plan