Adult/Geriatric Psychiatry Physician — Outpatient Care

American Geriatrics Society; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, PA is seeking a Psychiatrist specializing in Adult Geriatric Psychiatry. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health in older adults, with psychopharmacology as a primary treatment and potential involvement in graduate medical education.

The position is in-person, with opportunities to contribute to residency teaching and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient care and outcomes in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.
• Board-certified or eligible in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms and history.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment; may prescribe medications and manage records.
• In-person clinical duties with potential teaching activity in graduate medical education.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Geisinger in Scranton, PA is seeking a Psychiatrist specializing in Adult Geriatric Psychiatry. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health in older adults, with psychopharmacology as a primary treatment and potential involvement in graduate medical education.

The position is in-person, with opportunities to contribute to residency teaching and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient care and outcomes in a teaching hospital setting.