# Academic Geriatric Psychiatrist - Greenville, North Carolina

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Greenville, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** East - ECU Health - All

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## Description

A well-established academic healthcare organization is seeking a **fellowship-trained, Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist** to join a growing psychiatry and behavioral health division. This position offers a balanced mix of **clinical care, teaching, and academic involvement** within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

### **Position Highlights**

-   Academic practice setting with opportunities for teaching and scholarly activity
-   Combination of **inpatient and outpatient responsibilities**
-   Work with geriatric patients in both clinic and hospital settings
-   Opportunity to participate in or lead development of a **geriatric psychiatry fellowship program**
-   Potential to develop and expand **consultation services for nursing facilities**
-   Collaborative environment with **neuropsychology and multidisciplinary support teams**
-   Standard schedule: **Monday–Friday, daytime hours** with shared call responsibilities
-   Strong support structure including resident coverage

### **About the Community**

This opportunity is located in a **mid-sized, university-centered city in eastern North Carolina**, offering:

-   Affordable cost of living and diverse housing options
-   Access to outdoor recreation including waterways, trails, and coastal areas
-   A growing arts, dining, and cultural scene
-   Proximity to larger metro areas and coastal destinations

## Requirements

### **General Job Requirements**

-   Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for **geriatric patients**
-   Manage care across **inpatient, outpatient, and consultative settings**
-   Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, and social workers
-   Participate in **teaching medical students, residents, and/or fellows**
-   Engage in **program development, quality improvement, and/or research activities**
-   Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
-   Adhere to all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
-   MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
-   Completion of **psychiatry residency**
-   Completion of **fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry** (preferred or required depending on role)
-   Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
-   Eligible for or able to obtain **state medical licensure**
-   Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
-   Interest in academic medicine, teaching, or program development (preferred)
-   Ability to work effectively in a **team-based, multidisciplinary environment**

## Benefits

### **Compensation & Benefits**

-   Competitive salary based on experience and academic background
-   Comprehensive benefits package including:

-   Health, dental, and vision insurance
-   Retirement plan
-   Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, CME)
-   Malpractice coverage (including tail)
-   Relocation assistance
-   Disability and life insurance

-   Eligibility for **student loan repayment programs (where applicable)**