Geriatric Academic Program Director | Full Time | Shreveport, LA

Job Description

Academic Service Director BC Geriatric Psychiatrist

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Location: Shreveport, LA
\n This role offers a unique blend of clinical excellence, academic engagement, and strategic leadership. As Director, you’ll oversee a dynamic inpatient team, shape the future of geriatric psychiatric care, and collaborate with LSU Health and regional academic institutions to mentor the next generation of clinicians.

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• Role: Hospital Academic Service Director BC Geriatric Psychiatrist. Academic partnership potential with LSU Health Shreveport and other institutions
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• Patient Population: Geriatric 
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• Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours.
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• Weekend Coverage: 1:5 Saturday/Sunday in-person rounding. 
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• Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.
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• Employment Type: Full-time employed position.
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• Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan.   
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Key Responsibilities: 

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• Mentorship, teaching, program development, and staff supervision.
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• Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for geriatric/senior adult patients.
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• Participate in medical administrative meetings as assigned.
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• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
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• Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines. 
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Compensation and Benefits:

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• Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.
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• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package, and student loan assistance (optional)
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• Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available. 
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• Additional perks: Robust benefits package and more.
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Qualifications:

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• Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in Geriatric Psychiatry.
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• Training:  Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Geriatric fellowship program.
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• Licensure: Louisiana medical license in good standing or eligibility to obtain it. 
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Why Shreveport, LA?

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• Affordable housing
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• A comfortable lifestyle on a physician’s salary
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• Easy access to outdoor recreation (lakes, parks, Red River)
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• A central Ark‑La‑Tex location with quick access to Dallas
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• A strong cultural scene with music, food, and festivals
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About Brentwood Hospital:

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As one of the region’s most trusted psychiatric hospitals, Brentwood offers a rare opportunity to provide specialized care to a rapidly growing senior population in the Ark‑La‑Tex area. The position features a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, modern inpatient and outpatient programs, and strong administrative support that allows physicians to focus on high‑quality clinical care.

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Brentwood Hospital provides the resources, team culture, and patient volume that empower geriatric psychiatrists to thrive.

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Brentwood Hospital is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, Universal Health Services (UHS).

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Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.

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Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | View email address on ziprecruiter.com | Cell View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

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Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 |

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