Psychiatry - Geriatrics Physician

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing; California; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to provide specialty behavioral health services in Kern County, CA. This role requires board certification or extensive training in Geriatric Psychiatry. The psychiatrist will work with patients aged 65 and older, addressing complex issues related to aging and neurocognitive decline. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $220, along with benefits such as health insurance, sick days, and a matching 401k. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving the lives of elderly patients through comprehensive psychiatric care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Sick Days

Matching 401k

Qualifications

• Must have board certification or board eligibility in Geriatric Psychiatry.
• Proven experience in managing geriatric psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Address issues of aging, neurocognitive decline, and psychiatric conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care and memory care facilities.

Skills

Board Certification in Geriatric Psychiatry

Extensive Geriatric Psychiatry Training

Collaboration with Primary Care Providers

Management of Complex Polypharmacy

Understanding of Dementia-related Behavioral Disturbances

Job description

Geriatric Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA

Must have board certification or board eligibility in Geriatric Psychiatry or proof of extensive geriatric psychiatry training.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to fill an opening in a department providing specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured individuals, located in Kern County, CA.

Benefits of the Geriatric Psychiatrist:

• The salary for this position is $220/hr.
• Sick days
• Health insurance
• Matching 401k

Job Description:

The Geriatric Psychiatrists address issues at the intersection of aging, neurocognitive decline, and psychiatric conditions in patients aged 65 and older. This role emphasizes collaboration with primary care providers and memory care facilities to manage complex polypharmacy and dementia-related behavioral disturbances.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, connecting both new graduates and experienced practitioners with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.