Psychiatry Physician - Adult, Outpatient

Job Summary

Psychiatrist - Adult (Geriatric) Psychiatry A 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. 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.

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.
• Background in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred.

• Education:
  
  Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)
• Experience:
  
  Licensed Medical Doctor – State of Pennsylvania

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.

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.

We are 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. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.