Psychiatry Physician - Adult/Geriatric, Outpatient

American Geriatrics Society; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, PA is seeking a Psychiatrist specializing in Adult Geriatric Psychiatry. The role emphasizes comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health in older adults, with psychopharmacology as a primary treatment and potential involvement in graduate medical education.

The position is in-person, with opportunities to contribute to residency teaching and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve patient care and outcomes in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.
• Board-certified or eligible in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms and history.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment; may prescribe medications and manage records.
• In-person clinical duties with potential teaching activity in graduate medical education.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

Job Summary

Psychiatrist - Adult (Geriatric) PsychiatryA Geriatric Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual disorders, gender dysphoria and adjustment disorders in older populations. The psychiatrist is able to understand the biological, psychological and social components of illness and, therefore, is uniquely prepared to treat the whole person. The main form of treatment used by a psychiatrist is psychopharmacology. A psychiatrist is qualified to order diagnostic laboratory tests and to prescribe medications, evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems and to intervene with families who are coping with stress, crises and other problems in living.*This in-person position is important to the local psychiatry residency and the successful applicant will have interest (if not experience) in teaching at the graduate medical education level.

Job Duties

Outpatient Psychiatrist (Geriatric)

• Interviews patients to obtain information such as symptoms, medical histories, and family histories. Performs and/or interprets diagnostic tests as needed.
• Diagnose and design a plan of treatment for injuries and/or illness. May prescribe or administer medications. Prepares, maintains, and reviews records that include patients' histories, examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
• B/C Geriatric Psychiatry preferred.

Work is typically performed in a clinical and office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)

About Geisinger

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.