Geriatric Physician Opening in CT

**Geriatric Physician Opening in CT**
Location: Bloomfield, CT
Full Time

**Position Details**
Direct Patient Care: Perform diagnostic admission evaluations, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy, as appropriate.
Team Leadership: Act as a clinical team leader for coordinating and supervising care provided by the multidisciplinary team. Guide and provide leadership to other clinicians in formulating and implementing treatment plans.
Documentation: Complete timely assessments, clinical interventions, and discharge summaries as specified in medical staff regulations.
Risk Management: Monitor risk indicators, take action to address safety concerns, and safeguard the hospital from adverse events.
Prescribing Practices: Adhere to safe, evidence-based prescribing practices, ensuring informed consent is obtained prior to prescribing medication.
Collaboration: Act as a liaison with outside providers, primary care physicians, schools, and family members as needed.
Supervision: Provide supervision to non-physician health professionals and engage in medical staff committees and meetings.

**Compensation & Benefits:**
Competitive Salary with comprehensive benefits including low-cost, high-quality medical/dental, STD/LTD, and matching 401(k)
Generous Paid Time Off and CME
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Development & Wellbeing Support through HHC Provider Leadership Development Institute and the Office of Provider Wellness

**Qualifications:**
Unrestricted State of Connecticut medical license (or eligibility)
BC/BE in Psychiatry