Geriatric Psychiatrist

AOIA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emory Clinic in Atlanta is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join a dynamic team of clinicians, educators, and researchers dedicated to high-quality care in an innovative environment.

The position is full-time as an attending within the Geriatric Psychiatry Division, with 80% clinical work and 20% administration and teaching or research. Inpatient on-call responsibilities and opportunities to teach fellows, residents, and medical students are included.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Completion of a four-year psychiatry residency and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship.
• Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia medical license.
• Board certification or board eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to new and established patients.
• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Attend case conferences and participate in admin/educational meetings.
• Engage in research activities when possible.
• Inpatient on-call duties as part of the faculty schedule.
• Role comprises about 80% clinical care and 20% administration/teaching.

Skills

Board certification

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency in psychiatry (4 years)

Geriatric psychiatry fellowship

Georgia medical license eligibility

Job description

The Emory Clinic is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join a dynamic team of clinicians, educators, and researchers dedicated to delivering high-quality care in an innovative environment. Our mission focuses on developing new treatments and training the next generation of psychiatrists.

The qualified candidate will serve full-time as an attending physician within our Geriatric Psychiatry Division. Responsibilities include providing psychiatric care to both new and established patients, with opportunities to teach fellows, residents, and medical students. The role also involves attending case conferences and participating in administrative and educational meetings.

In addition, the attending will have the option to engage in research activities, including clinical studies, quality improvement projects, and the development of evidence-based practices and specialized treatments. Inpatient on-call responsibilities will be included as part of the faculty call schedule.

The role is structured with 80% clinical care and 20% dedicated to administration and teaching or research. Research or related funding may adjust the time allocation for these activities.

Minimum qualifications

• Include an MD or DO degree


• Completion of a four-year psychiatry residency, and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship


• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a medical license in the State of Georgia


• Must be board certified or board eligible

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory Uiversity location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.