Psychiatrist (MD/DO)

MedElite Group, LLC.•New Rochelle, NY

9d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to provide psychiatric consultations and treatment services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with facility staff, residents, families, and the broader clinical team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health care. You will receive full administrative support while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a contract-based clinical practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking a flexible schedule, a collaborative clinical environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the behavioral health and overall well-being of senior patients.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program
Active and unrestricted New York State medical license
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications as required
Ability to travel to assigned facilities in and around New Rochelle, New York
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Strong psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic, and patient assessment skills
Strong, ambitious, patient-centric work ethic
Prolonged sitting and computer work, including keyboard and mouse use for extended periods. Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary to provide patient care.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with geriatric, skilled nursing, or long-term care populations preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely and collaboratively with nursing home staff, residents, families, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments.
Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
Proactively follow up with patients and assess the effectiveness of prescribed treatments and interventions.
Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate.
Develop individualized psychiatric treatment plans based on each patient's clinical needs.
Provide education and guidance to facility staff and families regarding psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and best practices.
Round at assigned skilled nursing and long-term care facilities and provide psychiatric treatment recommendations.
Integrate pharmacological and behavioral interventions, emphasizing non-pharmacological treatments whenever clinically appropriate.
Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation.