Assistant Medical Director Äì Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient Unit - Bridgeport, CT55m from HartfordSeeking a Psychiatrist committed to resident and medical student education to serve as Assistant Medical Director of the department and Medical Director of the geriatric psychiatry inpatient service.The Psychiatrist will participate in patient care, resident supervision, and medical student teaching, joining a mature and collegial faculty peer group. Applicants will be eligible for academic appointment through the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine.Position Details
- Provide the highest quality of psychiatric and substance use treatment to an elderly and
medically complex patient population- Serve as clinical leader for a multidisciplinary treatment team with mentorship from department
and network leadership- Serve as faculty for a new psychiatry residency program with dedicated academic time
- Monday through Friday schedule with no required on-call after hours
- Additional compensation opportunities through voluntary night/weekend moonlighting
- Calming and therapeutic workspaces and treatment environment
- Career advancement and professional development through the HHC Provider Leadership Development
Institute and Office of Provider Wellness- Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Preference for candidates who have completed a geriatric psychiatry fellowship and/or have
experience treating older adult and medically complex patientsBenefits Details- Competitive salary
- Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage
- STD/LTD
- Matching 401(k)
- Generous paid time off
- CME allowance
Facility Details- Westport: 76-bed free-standing inpatient psychiatric service with adult, dual diagnosis,
and child/adolescent services- Bridgeport (Main Medical Center): ED, consult-liaison, outpatient services (including IOP),
and a 10-bed geriatric and medically complex psychiatric unit- Norwalk: Outpatient services including IOP
The largest and most integrated behavioral health system in New England, with abroad network that includes seven acute care hospitals, thriving community teaching hospitals, andone of the largest multi-specialty medical groups in New England with more than 1,000 providers.
