Geriatric Academic Program Director | Full Time | Shreveport, LA
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Job Location:
Shreveport, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Opportunity Details
Position Title: Hospital Academic Service Director BC Geriatric Psychiatrist
Location: Shreveport LA
This role offers a unique blend of clinical excellence academic engagement and strategic leadership. As Director youll oversee a dynamic inpatient team shape the future of geriatric psychiatric care and collaborate with LSU Health and regional academic institutions to mentor the next generation of clinicians.
Position overview:
- Role: Hospital Academic Service Director BC Geriatric Psychiatrist. Academic partnership potential with LSU Health Shreveport and other institutions
- Patient Population: Geriatric
- Schedule:Monday-Friday daytime hours.
- Weekend Coverage:1:5 Saturday/Sunday in-person rounding.
- Weekday Call:One evening call shift per week by phone only.
- Employment Type:Full-time employed position.
- Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentorship teaching program development and staff supervision.
- Conduct admission evaluations develop treatment plans and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for geriatric/senior adult patients.
- Participate in medical administrative meetings as assigned.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
- Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance paid time off CME package and student loan assistance (optional)
- Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available.
- Additional perks: Robust benefits package and more.
Qualifications:
- Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in Geriatric Psychiatry.
- Training:Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Geriatric fellowship program.
- Licensure: Louisiana medical license in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
Why Shreveport LA
- Affordable housing
- A comfortable lifestyle on a physicians salary
- Easy access to outdoor recreation (lakes parks Red River)
- A central ArkLaTex location with quick access to Dallas
- A strong cultural scene with music food and festivals
About Brentwood Hospital:
As one of the regions most trusted psychiatric hospitals Brentwood offers a rare opportunity to provide specialized care to a rapidly growing senior population in the ArkLaTex area. The position features a collaborative multidisciplinary environment modern inpatient and outpatient programs and strong administrative support that allows physicians to focus on highquality clinical care.
Brentwood Hospital provides the resources team culture and patient volume that empower geriatric psychiatrists to thrive.
Brentwood Hospital is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country Universal Health Services (UHS).
Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.
Victoria Miller In-house Physician Recruiter Cell
Universal Health Services Inc. UHS of Delaware Inc. 367 South Gulph Road King of Prussia PA 19406 .
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
About Company
UHS is one of the nation's largest hospital management companies, with acute care and behavioral health offices across the United States.
