Description

St. Peter’s Health Partners is seeking a full-time Inpatient-Geriatric Psychiatrist with training or strong interest in Geriatric Psychiatry for an inpatient role at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, long-standing inpatient behavioral health program supported by exceptional colleagues, robust system resources, and a collaborative, physician-friendly environment.

Samaritan Hospital offers a comprehensive behavioral health program featuring 63 inpatient beds across three specialized units, including a dedicated 20-bed Gero-Psychiatry unit. Our interdisciplinary team delivers compassionate, patient-centered care that addresses the complex medical, psychiatric, and social needs of older adults.

Position Details:

Provide inpatient psychiatric care for geriatric patients on a 20-bed Geriatric-Psychiatry unit
Supported by a full-time Clinical Coordinator/Social Worker with specialized geriatric-psychiatry training
Join a highly supportive team of therapists, counselors, case managers, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners
Call Rotation: 1:6 weekends

Opportunity Highlights:

Join a well-established, mission-driven inpatient behavioral health program
Practice within a supportive, multidisciplinary care model
Strong system-level behavioral health leadership and resources
Stable, full-time psychiatrist presence on the Geriatric-Psychiatry unit
Collaborative environment with excellent care coordination

Requirements:

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred but not required
Experience working in an inpatient behavioral health setting preferred
DEA licensure and New York State medical license (or eligibility) required
Excellent clinical skills, strong communication skills, and commitment to team-based care
New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Recruitment Package:  St. Peter’s Health Partners offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes:

Compensation is between $318,449 and $354,957 commensurate with experience with the ability to earn more through a generous quality incentive
The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
Relocation assistance is available.
Starting Bonus of $35,000
Retention Bonus of $15,000 at the beginning of year 2
Retention Bonus of $15,000 at the beginning of year 3
Benefits:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
Paid malpractice, including tail coverage
CME time & expense allowance
Paid time away from the practice
Retirement savings program
Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Requirements

Requirements:  Applicants should have the following:

MD or DO;
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry;
Experience treating an adult psychiatric patient population;
Fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine/Consultation Liaison preferred;
Experience in an inpatient setting or ED/crisis is also preferred;
DEA Licensure/NYS licensure required;