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Physician, Psychiatry Geriatric

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Job ID 55836 Job Category Physician Shift Rotating Employment Type Full-Time Campus WakeMed Cary Hospital Department Psychiatry

About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care.For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
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Position Information:
WakeMed Health & Hospitals NC is seeking a BC/BE Geriatric Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in providing exceptional mental health care for our community. WakeMed serves a diverse patient population and embraces a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach to care. You will join us during an exciting time of growth as we expand our services to include inpatient bed capacity and collaborative care. This strategic hiring initiative aims to enhance the Mental Health & Wellbeing department’s expertise and clinical services, furthering its commitment to providing exceptional psychiatric care within our community and advancing medical knowledge far beyond. Joining this team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a 150-bed inpatient psychiatric facility, which will be situated within an innovative whole health campus. There will be opportunities for professional growth and leadership development, teaching, and close collaboration across disciplines and specialties.

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking to meet the growing need of our aging population in Cary, NC by providing comprehensive psychiatric consultations within WakeMed Hospital Cary and also by expanding our available outpatient geriatric psychiatry resources. The ideal candidate will have the ability and passion to work independently within a multidisciplinary team at WakeMed Hospital Cary, will have a particular passion and expertise for treating older adults (though will be comfortable treating individuals of all ages), and will collaborate with other specialties to provide exceptional mental health care.

WakeMed offers a stimulating work environment and a highly competitive compensation package that includes:
As an employer of choice, we offer a full range of benefits and attractive compensation package including: 
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus incentive and bonus compensation 
• Robust time off for ideal work life balance 
• Comprehensive benefit package includes paid malpractice, CME, dues and membership  
• Matching 403b retirement plan and other options,  
• Commencement / Relocation Bonus   

When Physicians join WakeMed Health & Hospitals, they are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. If you are passionate about advancing the field of Psychiatry and contributing to the growth and development of comprehensive mental health care in a community where diversity, equity, and inclusion are prioritized, please apply directly.

Experience Requirements:
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required

Education Required:
Doctorate Medicine Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Medical Physician Required

Hours of Work:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Every Fourth

Call Requirements:
Yes

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