About this opportunity
Britt Medical lists this Asst Medical Director, Geriatric Psychiatry | Coastal CT – Inpatient Leadership + No Call opportunity in bridgeport, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A leading behavioral health program ~20 miles from New Haven, Connecticut , is seeking a BE/BC Psychiatrist to serve as Assistant Medical Director and Medical Director of its inpatient geriatric psychiatry service.
Position Highlights:
Serve as Medical Director of a 10-bed inpatient geriatric and medically complex psychiatry unit
Provide high-quality psychiatric and substance use treatment to an elderly, medically complex population
Lead a multidisciplinary inpatient treatment team
Participate in resident supervision and medical student teaching
Join a mature, collegial faculty peer group
Faculty opportunity with a psychiatry residency program and dedicated academic time
Develop leadership skills with mentorship from department and network leadership
Monday-Friday schedule with no required after-hours call
Optional voluntary night/weekend moonlighting for additional compensation
Calming, therapeutic workspaces and treatment environment
Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and physician wellness
Academic appointment opportunity through a medical school affiliated with the behavioral health program
Qualifications:
MD or DO
BE/BC in Psychiatry
Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship preferred
Experience caring for older adults and medically complex patients preferred
Strong interest in resident and medical student education
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Matching 401(k)
Generous paid time off
CME allowance
Additional benefits available
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Location & Lifestyle:
Set along the Long Island Sound , this vibrant coastal community offers an appealing mix of waterfront recreation, cultural attractions, diverse dining, live entertainment, and more than 40 public parks , including scenic shoreline spaces and beaches. Residents enjoy easy access to Metro-North and Amtrak, making commuting throughout the region convenient, while New Haven is ~20 miles northeast, Stamford is ~25 miles southwest, and New York City is ~60 miles southwest. With major highways, beaches, boating, parks, museums, professional and collegiate sports, and year-round events nearby, it offers an energetic coastal lifestyle with the convenience of being within easy reach of some of the Northeast’s most desirable metropolitan destinations.
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Worksite address
bridgeport, CT, 06610, US
Who can apply
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