Physician - Geriatric Psychiatry - RUMC;

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department:
Psychiatry Senior Care

Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Geriatric Psychiatry– Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center
, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Geriatric Psychiatrist.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our faculty. This position involves a combination of clinical service delivery, scholarly activity, and educational responsibilities focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in older adults. The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing patient care, medical education, and research within the field.

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management for patients aged 65 and older across various settings, including outpatient clinics, and consultation‑liaison services within the hospital.
• Diagnose and treat complex conditions such as major neurocognitive disorders (dementia), mood disorders (e.g., geriatric depression), anxiety disorders, and psychosis in the context of advanced age and medical comorbidities.
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, geriatricians, primary care providers, and neuropsychologists to develop integrated care plans.

• Actively participate in the teaching of medical students, and psychiatry residents.
• Develop and deliver lectures, seminars, and clinical supervision on topics specific to late‑life mental illness, psychopharmacology in the elderly, and ethical issues in geriatric care.
• Serve as a mentor to trainees interested in careers in geriatric psychiatry.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or equivalent degree.
• Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency program.
• Successful completion of an accredited Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry is preferred.
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors.

Pay Range: $240,000 - $310,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page.

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