Geriatric Academic Program Director | Full Time | Shreveport, LA
About The Position
This role offers a unique blend of clinical excellence, academic engagement, and strategic leadership. As Director, you’ll 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Mentorship
- teaching
- program development
- staff supervision
- Conduct admission evaluations
- develop treatment plans
- 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
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.
- Robust benefits package and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
