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Job description
Geriatric Psychiatry – Clinical Faculty
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Position: Geriatric Psychiatrist.
Clinical Care
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 (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.
Education and Teaching
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.
Position Requirements
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).
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: $240,000 - $310,000.
Offers a comprehensive benefits package and additional incentive programs including sign‑on and retention bonuses, relocation allowances, and opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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