Contract Psychiatry: Geriatric Job in Boston, Massachusetts
This geriatric psychiatry opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts is offered as a contract arrangement, engaging you as an independent contractor rather than an employee. Under this structure, you would work under a defined agreement covering term, schedule, and rate, typically paid on a 1099 basis and responsible for your own benefits, retirement, and tax withholding, with malpractice terms set by the agreement. This same role is also listed under other practice structures, including solo-independent, multi-specialty group, hospital/clinic/MSO employment, and part-time arrangements, so you can consider which fits your preferences.
Compensation for this listing follows an income guarantee/contract financial structure, with the financial offering listed at $200,000 - $224,999. Loan assistance is available. Call coverage includes a 1:1 patient call rotation, and there is no emergency department call associated with this position.
Candidates should hold board certification, and MD or DO training (AMG or FMG) is accepted. The role is open to a range of experience levels, from those currently in training to very experienced physicians, and to candidates with US citizenship, green card, H-1, or J-1 status.
- Position Type: Permanent
- Recruited Specialty: Psychiatry: Geriatric
- Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
- Structure of Position: Solo-Independent, Multi-Specialty Group, Employed by Hospital/Clinic/MSO/Other, Contract, Part-Time
- Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
- Expected Patient Call Coverage: 1:1
- Expected ER Call Coverage: No call
New England Geriatrics is seeking psychiatrists for inpatient, and outpatient care. Part or full time options available. Specializing in adult and geriatric psych, we are located throughout Massachusetts in 4 inpatient hospital units, contracted in 125 nursing home and assisted living facilities, and operate an outpatient family mental health clinic in the Greater Springfield area. NEG/WCF&C is a family owned and operated business. We have successfully established a reputation as the leader in adult & geriatric mental health. When joining our company you are joining our family, and we treat you like it too. We offer incredibly flexible work hours, competitive salaries, full benefit packages, and paid time off. We are also currently developing a student debt forgiveness reimbursement program with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. Our business is exponentially growing, and further career opportunities will become available to members of our company. We also offer visa assistance if needed. Responsibilities Include: Work as the hospital unit medical director (if applicable) •Assess current medical or psychiatric status. •Review all current regular and prn medications, labs, x-rays and any other pertinent data. •Monitor psychiatric medications for effectiveness, response of resident, usage of prns and side effects. •Recommend nursing and, when appropriate, behavioral interventions to nursing home staff. Develop behavior plans as needed. •Being a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team including a mid-level and social worker •Collaborate with nursing staff if a significant change in status occurs. Part & full time opportunities available. opportunities in the Greater Boston area. Moonlighting opportunities also available.
- Structure of Financial Support: Income Guarantee, Contract
- Financial Offering: $200,000 - $224,999
- Relocation Allowance: Negotiable
- Signing Bonus: Negotiable
- Stipends: Negotiable
- Student Loan Assistance: $50
- Practice State: Massachusetts
- Practice City: Boston
- Community Size: Less than 10,000, 10,000 - 24,999, 25,000 - 49,999, 50,000 - 99,999, 100,000 - 499,999, 500,000+
- Community Details: Registered Candidates Only
- Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
- Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
- Board Certification: Board Certified
- Work Status Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1 Visa, J-1 Visa
- Preferred Experience Level: Currently In Training, Recently Trained, Experienced, Very Experienced
- Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes
- Agency: New england Geriatrics
