Physician Psychiatry-Geriatrics - Competitive Salary

Job Description

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A well-established academic healthcare organization is seeking a  fellowship-trained, Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist to join a growing psychiatry and behavioral health division. This position offers a balanced mix of  clinical care, teaching, and academic involvement within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

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Position Highlights \n

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• Academic practice setting with opportunities for teaching and scholarly activity
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• Combination of  inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
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• Work with geriatric patients in both clinic and hospital settings
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• Opportunity to participate in or lead development of a  geriatric psychiatry fellowship program
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• Potential to develop and expand  consultation services for nursing facilities
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• Collaborative environment with  neuropsychology and multidisciplinary support teams
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• Standard schedule:  Monday–Friday, daytime hours with shared call responsibilities
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• Strong support structure including resident coverage
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About the Community \n

This opportunity is located in a  mid-sized, university-centered city in eastern North Carolina , offering:

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• Affordable cost of living and diverse housing options
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• Access to outdoor recreation including waterways, trails, and coastal areas
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• A growing arts, dining, and cultural scene
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• Proximity to larger metro areas and coastal destinations
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\n Requirements\n

\n General Job Requirements \n

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• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for  geriatric patients
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• Manage care across  inpatient, outpatient, and consultative settings
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• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, and social workers
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• Participate in  teaching medical students, residents, and/or fellows
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• Engage in  program development, quality improvement, and/or research activities
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• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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• Adhere to all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
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• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
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• Completion of  psychiatry residency
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• Completion of  fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry (preferred or required depending on role)
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• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
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• Eligible for or able to obtain  state medical licensure
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• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
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• Interest in academic medicine, teaching, or program development (preferred)
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• Ability to work effectively in a  team-based, multidisciplinary environment
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\n Benefits\n

\n Compensation & Benefits \n

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• Competitive salary based on experience and academic background
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• Comprehensive benefits package including:
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• Health, dental, and vision insurance
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• Retirement plan
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• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, CME)
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• Malpractice coverage (including tail)
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• Relocation assistance
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• Disability and life insurance
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• Eligibility for  student loan repayment programs (where applicable)
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