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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.
Position Highlights
- Academic practice setting with opportunities for teaching and scholarly activity
- Combination of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
- Work with geriatric patients in both clinic and hospital settings
- Opportunity to participate in or lead development of a geriatric psychiatry fellowship program
- Potential to develop and expand consultation services for nursing facilities
- Collaborative environment with neuropsychology and multidisciplinary support teams
- Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours with shared call responsibilities
- Strong support structure including resident coverage
About the Community
This opportunity is located in a mid-sized, university-centered city in eastern North Carolina, offering:
- Affordable cost of living and diverse housing options
- Access to outdoor recreation including waterways, trails, and coastal areas
- A growing arts, dining, and cultural scene
- Proximity to larger metro areas and coastal destinations
Requirements
General Job Requirements
- Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for geriatric patients
- Manage care across inpatient, outpatient, and consultative settings
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, and social workers
- Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and/or fellows
- Engage in program development, quality improvement, and/or research activities
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Adhere to all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of psychiatry residency
- Completion of fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry (preferred or required depending on role)
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Eligible for or able to obtain state medical licensure
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Interest in academic medicine, teaching, or program development (preferred)
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and academic background
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, CME)
- Malpractice coverage (including tail)
- Relocation assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- Eligibility for student loan repayment programs (where applicable)
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Commonwealth Medical Services