Geriatric Psychiatry– Clinical Faculty

Geriatric Psychiatry– Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Geriatric Psychiatrist
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The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our faculty. This position involves a combination of clinical service delivery, scholarly activity, and educational responsibilities focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in older adults. The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing patient care, medical education, and research within the field.

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management for patients aged 65 and older across various settings, including outpatient clinics, and consultation-liaison services within the hospital.
• Diagnose and treat complex conditions such as major neurocognitive disorders (dementia), mood disorders (e.g., geriatric depression), anxiety disorders, and psychosis in the context of advanced age and medical comorbidities.
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, geriatricians, primary care providers, and neuropsychologists to develop integrated care plans.

• Actively participate in the teaching of medical students, and psychiatry residents.
• Develop and deliver lectures, seminars, and clinical supervision on topics specific to late-life mental illness, psychopharmacology in the elderly, and ethical issues in geriatric care.
• Serve as a mentor to trainees interested in careers in geriatric psychiatry.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or equivalent degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency program.
• Successful completion of an accredited Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry is preferred.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).

We also offer competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs. The total pay range for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee is $240,000 - $310,000, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $240,000 - $310,000

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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