Geriatric Psychiatrist
An academic Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board Eligible/Board Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist to join a growing academic division. New graduates and visa candidates are welcome to apply.
The position is supported by a newly developed 144-bed behavioral health hospital, including 24 inpatient beds dedicated to geriatric psychiatry, providing comprehensive services for older adult patients.
An opportunity to serve as Fellowship Director for a new Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship is available for qualified and interested candidates.
Highlights include:
- Employment within an academic practice model
- Inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities, including outpatient psychiatry clinics, a geriatric-focused primary care center, and inpatient consultation services
- Opportunity to develop and expand consultation services for multiple local nursing homes
- Collaboration with a team of four neuropsychologists
- Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM schedule with rotating night call by phone
- 24/7 resident coverage, including first-call responsibility
- Balanced role combining clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity
- Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary, collegial, and growing department
- Salary and academic rank (tenure track or fixed term) commensurate with experience and academic background