Geriatric Psychiatrist – Inpatient | Valdosta, GA | Full-Time | No Leadership Duties (ID-BB 132525)
Job at a glance
Job description
Geriatric Psychiatrist – Inpatient Behavioral Health
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital
An established 140-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Valdosta, Georgia, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to provide care for its geriatric inpatient population.
This full-time attending physician opportunity is focused on clinical care, with no Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities. Join an experienced multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive behavioral health services to older adults in a collaborative hospital environment.
Practice Highlights
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Established 140-bed behavioral health hospital
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Primary focus on geriatric inpatient psychiatry
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Monday–Friday schedule
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Experienced nurse practitioner and multidisciplinary team support
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Hospital-based practice with access to PHP and IOP programs
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Opportunity to manage complex psychiatric conditions affecting older adults
Job Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
Manage psychiatric medications and monitor treatment response.
Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
Evaluate mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, cognitive changes, and behavioral disturbances.
Differentiate psychiatric conditions from dementia, delirium, and other medical concerns.
Provide physician-level consultation and clinical guidance for complex cases.
Collaborate with nurse practitioners, nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and other clinicians.
Participate in treatment planning, risk assessments, and discharge planning.
Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
Active Georgia medical license or willingness to obtain one.
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
Interest or experience in geriatric psychiatric care.
Fellowship training or prior experience in Geriatric Psychiatry is preferred. Experience treating dementia-related behavioral disturbances and medically complex older adults is an advantage.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and board certification status. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, CME support, paid time off, retirement benefits, malpractice coverage, licensing assistance, and relocation support where applicable.
Weekend and call expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Make a Difference in Geriatric Behavioral Health
Join a collaborative clinical team dedicated to improving the mental health, safety, and quality of life of older adults. This opportunity is ideal for a psychiatrist seeking a full-time inpatient clinical role without administrative leadership responsibilities.
Interested psychiatrists are encouraged to apply.