Geriatric Psychiatrist

Emory Physician Group Practices; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

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. The qualified candidate will serve full-time as an attending physician within our Geriatric Psychiatry Division.

The role includes providing psychiatric care to both new and established patients, with opportunities to teach fellows, residents, and medical students.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree is required
• Completion of a four-year psychiatry residency and a geriatric psychiatry fellowship
• Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Georgia medical license
• Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to new and established patients
• Opportunity to teach fellows, residents, and medical students
• Attend case conferences and participate in administrative and educational meetings
• Engage in clinical research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practices
• Inpatient on-call responsibilities as part of faculty schedule

Skills

Teaching

Clinical care

Education

MD or DO degree

Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship

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.