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Geriatric Psychiatrist, faculty appointment Carilion Clinic VTCSOM $300K-$367K - Southern Virginia

Carilion Clinic an academic medical center located in Roanoke, Virginia, has opportunities available for Geriatric Psychiatrists to join the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry. These positions offer the opportunity for teaching Psychiatry fellows and medical students at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, but the amount of responsibility will vary. Positions are available immediately due to ongoing growth and expansion.

Geriatric Psychiatry at Carilion Clinic

Our Geriatric Psychiatrists work with patients through the aging process treat patients with depression due to the aging process and those experiencing behavioral issues as a result of cognitive decline (Dementia). We do not see patients with a long-term history of mental illness, but rather those with newly onset symptoms. Our geriatric psychiatrists see patients both in the outpatient clinic setting as well as in the nursing home setting. In the clinic, we work as an interdisciplinary team along Social Workers and nurses.

** The schedule is 8-5pm M-F with a mixture of nursing home and outpatient clinic visits. No call, but there may be the option to take call with the general psychiatry group. **

Great Place to Raise a Family

• A low cost of living and wonderful housing options
• Exceptional public and private school options
• An abundance of outdoor recreation on more than 30 miles of paved greenways and 600 miles of hiking and biking trails throughout the region
• Nestled beneath the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
• Small-town feel without having to sacrifice access to big-city amenities

The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000 and has consistently been rated among the “best places to live” in the nation and features exceptional schools, low cost of living, inexpensive real estate, and abundant outdoor activities in an exceptional setting along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, and surrounding areas. Carilion Clinic is Virginia’s largest private employer west of Richmond. We provide exceptional care for nearly one million Virginians, with seven hospitals and 225 practice sites. Our network of 1,000+ providers in 75+ specialties provides faster access to patient information and histories with the sophisticated, fully integrated Epic electronic medical record system. Through our commitment to medical education and research, Carilion Clinic has become a leader in healthcare. A full-time medical education faculty works with over 270 residents in 25+ GME residency & fellowship programs at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Contact: Rob Way, Carilion Clinic Provider Recruitment, 540-206-6898 cell, 540-224-5189 office, rjway@carilionclinic.org

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