Geriatric Psychiatry Clinical Faculty — Teaching & Care

Cencalpsych; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Geriatric Psychiatrist to join our Clinical Faculty. The role blends clinical care, scholarly activity, and teaching of medical students and residents.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations for patients 65+, management of dementia, mood and anxiety disorders, and collaboration with neurologists and geriatrics to build integrated care plans. Illinois license or eligibility required.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• ABPN board certification or eligibility required.
• Fellowship in geriatric psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management for patients aged 65 and older across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Diagnose and treat dementia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and psychosis in older adults.
• Collaborate with neurologists, geriatricians, primary care providers, and neuropsychologists to develop integrated care plans.
• Teach medical students and psychiatry residents; deliver lectures and supervision on late-life mental illness and geriatric psychopharmacology.

Skills

ABPN board eligibility

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Psychiatry residency

Fellowship in geriatric psychiatry preferred

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Geriatric Psychiatrist to join our Clinical Faculty. The role blends clinical care, scholarly activity, and teaching of medical students and residents.

Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations for patients 65+, management of dementia, mood and anxiety disorders, and collaboration with neurologists and geriatrics to build integrated care plans. Illinois license or eligibility required.