Geriatric Psychiatrist - Acadia Healthcare

Overview:

MeadowWood recruiting a Geriatric Psychiatrist to Manage new 15 bed Unit

MeadowWood Behavioral Hospital has opned a new Geriatric Unit This program addresses a wide range of diagnoses, including, but not limited to, depression, psychosis, dementia, behavior problems, and complications related to Alzheimer s disease. The unit provides intensive care for older adults who require the highest level of psychiatric care that is designed to work with patients who are having emotional or situational crises.

We Offer several benefit options below for experienced psychiatrists

Competitive salary
Sign on bonus
Generous CME allowance and time PTO
Claims-made malpractice insurance including tail coverage
Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Programs

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services and operates over 250+ facilities throughout the US, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

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*Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc. Compensation may also vary based on productivity.

Reach out to our Physician Talent Acquisition Team
Andy.Diffenbaugh@acadiahealthcare.com
Andrew Diffenbaugh
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Summary:
Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.
Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.
Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.

Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
One or more years post graduate degree practice preferred.
Licensed in the the state in which the facility(s) operate.
Licenses/Certifications:
Board certification in psychiatry
Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Practice with Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.