Physician. Medical Director, Inpatient Adult/Geriatric Psychiatry UHMG-92786

University Hospitals

11 days ago

Lake County, OhioFull TimeGeriatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University Hospitals as a Medical Director, Inpatient Adult/Geriatric Psychiatry – Lake County in Lake County, Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

based, trauma

informed, and patient

centered care Serve as a clinical resource for complex and high

risk cases, including suicide risk, aggression, and co

Requirements

(Required proficiency) Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

(Required proficiency) Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University Hospitals as a Medical Director, Inpatient Adult/Geriatric Psychiatry – Lake County.

Key Skills

Psychiatric careClinical leadershipQuality improvementRisk managementRegulatory compliancePatient safetyStaff mentorshipCare coordinationTreatment planningOperational managementEvidence-based practiceTrauma-informed careEpicMedical evaluationDiagnosisInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

This Geriatrics position at University Hospitals is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lake County, Ohio.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric care, Clinical leadership, Quality improvement, Risk management, Regulatory compliance, Patient safety, Staff mentorship, Care coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Geriatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Medical Director provides clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for an inpatient behavioral health unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care. They are responsible for optimizing clinical outcomes, managing staff, and maintaining regulatory compliance ...

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