Physician - Psychiatry - Geriatric
Listed compensation
$318K - $354K
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Job Description
We are seeking a psychiatrist to provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric patients within a 20-bed specialized Geriatric-Psychiatry unit.
The candidate will work collaboratively with a dedicated Clinical Coordinator/Social Worker who has extensive training in geriatric psychiatry, as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, counselors, case managers, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners.
The position involves participation in a weekend call rotation with a ratio of 1:6 for inpatient coverage.
The psychiatrist will focus on delivering patient-centered, evidence-based interventions that address the multifaceted medical, psychiatric, and social needs of older adults. Additionally, the role includes coordinating care in alignment with system-level behavioral health leadership and resources to ensure a cohesive treatment approach.
The ideal candidate will support a consistent full-time psychiatrist presence within the unit and must meet the following requirements:
Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Possession of a New York State medical license (or eligibility)
- Active DEA license
- Fellowship trained in Geriatric Psychiatry
- Clean malpractice and licensing history
- Submission of a current NPDB Self Query Report (within the last 30 days)
Additional License Requirements
- Active DEA license is implied
- Visa support assistance is not provided
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry is mandatory
- New York State medical license (or eligibility) is required
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric patients within a specialized 20-bed unit. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry and hold a New York State medical license. A fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry and an active DEA license are also required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Geriatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 34 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 59% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$336k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $311k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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