Psychiatry Physician Geriatric Psychiatrist - Physicians Only Apply - Perm
Company: Hallmark Health System
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
A Psychiatry Physician Geriatric Psychiatrist practice is
seeking a qualified physician for Boston, MA. This and other
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Full-time position available in our 34-bed geriatric inpatient
psychiatry unit at Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, a full
service community hospital--8 miles north of Boston. The geriatric
psychiatry program includes both open and secure units. On-call
coverage is optional. The adult geriatric unit is part of Hallmark
Health---s comprehensive behavioral health services that includes
an adult unit at Melrose Wakefield Hospital, ECT and Community
Counseling services in Malden and Medford.
Hallmark Health is an established leader in providing state of the
art geriatric psychiatry services in Massachusetts. We offer a full
range of treatment options to ensure that patients are matched with
the appropriate level of care. Expert geriatric psychiatrists lead
multidisciplinary teams that help patients reach their optimal
level of functioning.
Located at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, the Medical-Psychiatric
program is the longest running program of its kind in the state of
Massachusetts.-- The Medical-Psychiatric inpatient unit specializes
in providing evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders in
the geriatric population, often complicated by acute/chronic
medical problems.-- Common reasons for admission include late-life
depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, delirium and
dementia-related behavioral disturbances.-- The program combines
the expertise of psychiatrists, internists, psychiatric and medical
nurses, social workers and occupational therapists to create a
comprehensive treatment plan.-- The team also utilizes the
consultation of medical and surgical subspecialties, neurology,
neuropsychology, physical therapy, speech therapy and
nutrition.
Our geriatric program often partners with our Center for Health
Minds, a senior mental health and wellness service that help with
the challenges of the aging process, including:
Home/driving safety concern
These challenges can interfere with the process of healthy aging.
Understanding and treating these problems can be complicated but
help is readily available. The Center for Healthy Minds provides
comprehensive assessment and treatment services to help patients
reach their goals.
Benefits of joining our team:
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