Geriatric Outpatient Psychiatrist

Penn State Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Harrisburg, PA, seeks a geriatric psychiatrist for an outpatient clinic-based position.

The ideal candidate will complete an accredited psychiatry residency and hold BC/BE in Psychiatry, with fellowship in geriatric psychiatry preferred. The role emphasizes strong teaching and clinical skills, with potential for scholarly achievement, and requires licensure in PA and a DEA certificate.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited residency program.
• BC/BE in Psychiatry with certification within 3 years after hire.
• Fellowship training and/or experience in geriatric psychiatry is preferred.
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in PA and a DEA certificate.
• Strong teaching as well as clinical skills and, optimally, potential for scholarly achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient geriatric psychiatric care.
• Engage in teaching and scholarly activities.
• Complete background checks and comply with institutional requirements.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical skills

PA license

DEA certification

Education

Residency completion in Psychiatry

BC/BE in Psychiatry

Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry (preferred)

Job description

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 8

Geriatric Outpatient Psychiatrist Opportunity in Harrisburg, PA

About the Position:

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist for an outpatient clinic-based position in Harrisburg, PA.

What We're Seeking:

• Completion of accredited residency program
• BC/BE in Psychiatry is required with certification within 3 years after hire
• Fellowship training and/or experience in geriatric psychiatry is preferred
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in PA and a DEA certificate
• Successful candidates should have strong teaching as well as clinical skills and, optimally, potential for scientific and scholarly achievement

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.