Position Title: Program Director BC Geriatric Psychiatrist Location: Shreveport, LA Opportunity to start Geriatric Fellowship Program! This role offers a unique blend of clinical excellence, academic engagement, and strategic leadership. As Director, you'll oversee a dynamic inpatient team, shape the future of geriatric psychiatric care, and collaborate with LSU Health and regional academic institutions to mentor the next generation of clinicians.
Position overview :
- Role: Hospital Academic Service Director BC Geriatric Psychiatrist. Academic partnership potential with LSU Health Shreveport and other institutions
- Patient Population: Geriatric
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Onsite preferred, remote option negotiable
- Weekend Coverage: 1:5 Saturday/Sunday rounding.
- Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.
- Employment Type: Full-time employed position.
- Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mentorship, teaching, program development, and staff supervision.
- Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for geriatric/senior adult patients.
- Participate in medical administrative meetings as assigned.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
- Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.
- Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package, and student loan assistance (optional)
- Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available.
- Additional perks: Robust benefits package and more.
Qualifications:
- Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Certification in Geriatric Psychiatry.
- Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Geriatric fellowship program.
- Licensure: Louisiana medical license in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
Why Shreveport, LA? - Affordable housing
- A comfortable lifestyle on a physician's salary
- Easy access to outdoor recreation (lakes, parks, Red River)
- A central Ark-La-Tex location with quick access to Dallas
- A strong cultural scene with music, food, and festivals
About Brentwood Hospital:As one of the region's most trusted psychiatric hospitals, Brentwood offers a rare opportunity to provide specialized care to a rapidly growing senior population in the Ark-La-Tex area. The position features a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, modern inpatient and outpatient programs, and strong administrative support that allows physicians to focus on high-quality clinical care.
Brentwood Hospital provides the resources, team culture, and patient volume that empower geriatric psychiatrists to thrive.
Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below. Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter |
[email protected] | Cell (440) 361-1078
