Opportunity to start Geriatric Fellowship Program| Full Time W2 | Shreveport, LA

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Education: M.D./D.O. with Board 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in geriatric psychiatry.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Skills

• Geriatric psychiatry expertise.
• Effective teaching and training skills.
• Collaborative teamwork.

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.

Pay

Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Onsite preferred, remote option negotiable. Weekend Coverage: 15 Saturday/Sunday rounding. Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.

About Brentwood Hospital

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.

About Universal Health Services, Inc.

Brentwood Hospital is a private subsidiary of the largest facility-based behavioral health provider in the country, Universal Health Services (UHS).