Assistant Physician

The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2'500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university clinic, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching - in a working environment characterized by interdisciplinary cooperation, trust, and personal responsibility. At the Zentrum für Soziale Psychiatrie (Management: PD Dr. med. ), we combine practice-oriented care with innovative therapy concepts and scientific research. Our team offers a wide range of outpatient, semi-residential, and inpatient services with focuses such as crisis intervention and specialized programs. For our outpatient clinic at Militärstrasse, we are looking for as of 1. December 2026 or by arrangement a Assistant Physician 80% - 100% Your tasks Outpatient psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care of patients with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and social-psychiatric illnesses Planning and implementation of diagnostic and therapeutic measures in the interdisciplinary team under specialist supervision Support of group offerings (e.g., skills training, mindfulness, psychoeducation) according to evidence-based concepts Possibility of participation in scientific projects and university teaching courses Documentation according to current quality standards as well as coordination of psychiatric follow-up care Your profile Medical license as a physician; mandatory requirements: presence of the Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO = 1. Recognized diploma & 2. MEBEKO German entry, to be submitted with the application Interest in further training to become a specialist FMH Psychiatry and Psychotherapy OR as a foreign year during advanced specialist training in another clinical specialty Team and communication skills Patient orientation as well as openness towards innovative treatment concepts Strong ability to cooperate in the interdisciplinary team as well as with external partners Very good German skills (level C2 in speaking and writing) High personal responsibility and strong self-organization Our offer Very good introduction to the tasks Activity in a motivated interprofessional team Institution with excellent infrastructure Comprehensive further training opportunities in an inspiring university environment with good networking Interest in scientific activity and teaching activity is desired and promoted Employment conditions according to the cantonal personnel law Attractive social benefits (assumption of 60% of pension fund contributions) Discounted shopping opportunities as well as sports offers, participation in the ZVV-BonusPass/Generalabonnement, staff restaurant with subsidized prices or Lunch Checks (location-dependent), company-owned nursery and much more. Apply online Contact: Further information will be gladly provided by PD Dr. med. , Chief Physician, Head of ZSP, , as well as PD Dr. med. Colla, Deputy Chief Physician. We look forward to your application directly via our job portal. Please apply exclusively via , where you will also receive further information about our clinic. Applications via e-mail as well as by post cannot be considered for data protection reasons. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Work location Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich Lenggstrasse 31, Postfach 363 8032 Zürich Assistant Physician The Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich (PUK) is one of the leading psychiatric clinics in Switzerland. With over 2'500 employees, we are committed daily to the holistic treatment and care of people with mental illnesses. As a university clinic, we combine clinical expertise with research and teaching - in a working environment characterized by interdisciplinary cooperation, trust, and personal responsibility. At the Zentrum für Soziale Psychiatrie (Management: PD Dr. med. ), we combine practice-oriented care with innovative therapy concepts and scientific research. Our team offers a wide range of outpatient, semi-residential, and inpatient services with focuses such as crisis intervention and specialized programs. For our outpatient clinic at Militärstrasse, we are looking for as of 1. December 2026 or by arrangement a Assistant Physician 80% - 100% Your tasks Outpatient psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care of patients with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and social-psychiatric illnesses Planning and implementation of diagnostic and therapeutic measures in the interdisciplinary team under specialist supervision Support of group offerings (e.g., skills training, mindfulness, psychoeducation) according to evidence-based concepts Possibility of participation in scientific projects and university teaching courses Documentation according to current quality standards as well as coordination of psychiatric follow-up care Your profile Medical license as a physician; mandatory requirements: presence of the Swiss professional recognition MEBEKO = 1. Recognized diploma & 2. MEBEKO German entry, to be submitted with the application Interest in further training to become a specialist FMH Psychiatry and Psychotherapy OR as a foreign year during advanced specialist training in another clinical specialty Team and communication skills Patient orientation as well as openness towards innovative treatment concepts Strong ability to cooperate in the interdisciplinary team as well as with external partners Very good German skills (level C2 in speaking and writing)