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Job description
Position Overview
We are seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible Geriatric Psychiatrist with a preference for outpatient experience to join our growing behavioral health team. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in an ambulatory setting and is passionate about delivering specialized, longitudinal care to older adults.
What You’ll Do
Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for geriatric patients, with a focus on conditions such as late‑life depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders, and behavioral disturbances. You will maintain high standards of documentation, regulatory compliance, and patient‑centered care.
Collaborative Practice
You will work closely with primary care physicians and specialists across Baptist Health’s broad network to deliver integrated, whole‑person care for our older adult population. You will also contribute to medical education alongside second‑year psychiatry residents from the University of Florida.
Schedule & Flexibility
Outpatient only – no call, no weekends, no overnight responsibilities
Hybrid model with work‑from‑home options available
Sustainable, balanced schedule designed to support physician well‑being
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes CME allowance, malpractice coverage, health and retirement benefits, and more.
Training
Residents and/or Fellows are accepted.
Preference for geriatric trained psychiatrists, although not a hard and fast rule and everyone will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.
MD or DO.
Active or eligible Florida medical license.
DEA license required.
Primary Location
Downtown – Main Building
Why Baptist Health?
Physician‑led, professionally managed environment
Largest and most preferred health system in Northeast Florida
Integrated network of primary care and specialty providers
Strong infrastructure that allows you to focus on patient care – not administrative burden
About the Location – Jacksonville, Florida
Enjoy life in sunny Jacksonville:
22 miles of beautiful beaches and year‑round outdoor living
Vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene
No state income tax
Convenient access to St. Augustine and other Florida destinations
About Baptist Health
Founded in 1955, Baptist Health is a locally governed, mission‑driven nonprofit with 200+ points of care and six award‑winning hospitals, including Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as "most preferred" for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville’s only locally governed, faith‑based, not‑for‑profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Education Required
Doctor of Medicine
Education Preferred
PhD
License and Certification
Licensed Physician – Board of Medicine
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License – DOJ
Driver’s License – DMV
Location
Baptist Behavioral Health
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207
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Worksite address
jacksonville, FL, 32290, US
Who can apply
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