Psychiatry - Geriatrics Physician
Philadelphia, PA, 19019, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- geriatric psychiatry
- psychiatrist
- psychiatric care
This role seeks a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania to provide specialized psychiatric care to geriatric patients. Responsibilities include clinical evaluations, medication management, and collaborative supervision of nurse practitioners and physician assistants under state regulations. The position involves interdisciplinary teamwork, clinical leadership, and participation in quality improvement initiatives within various care settings.
Job Title: Psychiatrist Geriatric Focus (Collaborative Agreements)
Location: Pennsylvania (Hybrid or On-site Options Available)
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Reports To: Medical Director / Chief Operating Officer
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist licensed in Pennsylvania to provide high-quality psychiatric care to geriatric patients across a variety of clinical settings.
In addition to direct patient care, this position will serve as a collaborating psychiatrist for nurse practitioners and physician assistants under Pennsylvania s collaborative agreement regulations. The role combines clinical leadership, supervision, and interdisciplinary teamwork, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care for older adults.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for geriatric patients (typically age 60+).
- Provide ongoing supervision and collaborative oversight for psychiatric NPs and/or PAs, in compliance with Pennsylvania Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing requirements.
- Maintain and review collaborative agreements, ensuring availability for consultation per legal and organizational policy.
- Work closely with primary care providers, social workers, therapists, and nursing staff to coordinate and optimize patient care.
- Participate in case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation within the EMR system.
- Stay current on developments in geriatric psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and collaborative supervision best practices.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency; Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship preferred but not required.
- Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and DEA registration in good standing.
- Experience treating geriatric and/or adult populations in outpatient, inpatient, or long-term care settings.
- Prior experience holding collaborative agreements with advanced practice providers strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered, ethical, and compassionate care.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation (salary or productivity-based)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage)
- Flexible scheduling in-person, telepsychiatry, or hybrid options
- Supportive administrative and clinical team




