Geriatric Psychiatrist

• Pay: $240,000 – $310,000
• Employment: Full-time
• Location: Rush University Medical Center
• Rush Job ID: 23839

Geriatric Psychiatry– Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Geriatric Psychiatrist.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our faculty. This position involves a combination of clinical service delivery, scholarly activity, and educational responsibilities focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in older adults. The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing patient care, medical education, and research within the field.

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management for patients aged 65 and older across various settings, including, outpatient clinics, and consultation-liaison services within the hospital.
• Diagnose and treat complex conditions such as major neurocognitive disorders (dementia), mood disorders (e.g., geriatric depression), anxiety disorders, and psychosis in the context of advanced age and medical comorbidities.
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, geriatricians, primary care providers, and neuropsychologists to develop integrated care plans.

Education and Teaching

• Actively participate in the teaching of medical students, and psychiatry residents.
• Develop and deliver lectures, seminars, and clinical supervision on topics specific to late-life mental illness, psychopharmacology in the elderly, and ethical issues in geriatric care.
• Serve as a mentor to trainees interested in careers in geriatric psychiatry.

Position Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or equivalent degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency program.
• Successful completion of an accredited Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry is preferred
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).

About Rush

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient’s Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago’s Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.