Geriatric Psychiatrist

Emory Physician Group Practices; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emory Clinic seeks a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join our faculty and provide high-quality psychiatric care within the Geriatric Psychiatry Division. This role emphasizes clinical service to both new and established patients and offers opportunities to teach fellows, residents, and medical students.

In addition to patient care, the position involves attending case conferences and educational meetings, and collaborating on research projects.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Four-year psychiatry residency and geriatric psychiatry fellowship completed.
• Georgia medical license or eligibility.
• Board certified or board eligible.
• In-person tasks at Emory University locations; occasional remote work may be allowed.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to new and established patients.
• Teach fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Attend case conferences and administrative/educational meetings.
• Engage in research activities as available.
• Inpatient on-call responsibilities as part of faculty schedule.

Skills

Geriatric psychiatry

Teaching

Research activities

Education

MD/DO degree

Psychiatry residency

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.