IP, BC Geriatric Psychiatrist - Hospital Academic ...

Opportunity DetailsPosition Title: Hospital Academic Service Director BC Geriatric PsychiatristLocation: Shreveport, LA 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. Weekend Coverage: 1:5 Saturday/Sunday in-person 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 Eligibility/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. Brentwood Hospital is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, Universal Health Services (UHS). Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | ler@ | Cell (440) 361-1078 Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | . Physician Career Opportunities

Created: 2026-03-06