Psychiatry Physician - Adult, Outpatient

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, PA seeks a board-eligible/board-certified Psychiatrist specializing in adult and geriatric psychiatry to lead evaluation and treatment of mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders in older adults. The role emphasizes psychopharmacology and integrating biological, psychological, and social care.

This in-person position supports training at the graduate medical education level and engages with families during crises.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania.
• B/C Geriatric Psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to assess symptoms and histories.
• Diagnose conditions and design treatment plans; may prescribe medications.
• Maintain patient records and coordinate with families.

Skills

Geriatric Psychiatry

Psychopharmacology

Clinical assessment

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Summary

Psychiatrist - Adult (Geriatric) Psychiatry A 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

• 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.

Position Details

Education

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

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania

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.