Remote Geriatric Psychiatrist

Experience managing patients receiving anti-amyloid therapies PRN Telehealth Geriatric Psychiatrist – Help Expand Access to Specialized Senior Mental Health Care

Geriatric Psychiatry • Dementia • Alzheimer’s Disease • Cognitive & Behavioral Health

1099 Contract | Remote | Flexible Schedule | National Telehealth Program

**Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States

A growing national telehealth program is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to provide specialized virtual psychiatric care to older adults experiencing dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairment, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and related mental health conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist who values clinical autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful patient impact while providing care remotely.

The Geriatric Psychiatrist will evaluate and manage older adults with cognitive and behavioral health conditions and collaborate with other members of the clinical care team when patients are being evaluated for or receiving FDA-approved anti-amyloid therapies, including lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla).

The program is designed to improve access to specialized geriatric psychiatric care while providing patients, families, and caregivers with timely and coordinated clinical support.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct virtual psychiatric consultations for new and established patients.
• Evaluate and manage older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, behavioral changes, and other geriatric psychiatric conditions.
• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and cognitive evaluations.
• Review medical history, cognitive assessments, medications, laboratory results, imaging, and other relevant diagnostic information.
• Assess behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate.
• Evaluate for depression, anxiety, psychosis, agitation, sleep disturbances, and other psychiatric symptoms that may occur in older adults with cognitive disorders.
• Support the multidisciplinary care team caring for patients who are candidates for or receiving anti-amyloid therapies, including lecanemab and donanemab.
• Collaborate with neurologists, nurse practitioners, primary care physicians, infusion teams, caregivers, and other members of the clinical team.
• Provide education and support to patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medications, risks, benefits, and expectations.
• Participate in appropriate chart review and clinical communication between visits.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant electronic medical records.
• Escalate urgent or complex psychiatric or clinical concerns in accordance with established clinical protocols.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO
• APBN  Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
• At least 12 months of post-residency clinical experience
• Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state
• Experience evaluating and treating older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairment, or related psychiatric conditions
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to practice independently through telehealth
• Excellent communication skills with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Comfortable using electronic medical records and telehealth technology
• Ability to work as an independent 1099 contractor

Preferred -  Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship training

• Direct experience treating patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
• Experience managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
• Experience with cognitive assessments and differential diagnosis of dementia
• Experience collaborating with neurology or memory-disorders programs
• Familiarity with lecanemab (Leqembi), donanemab (Kisunla), or other anti-amyloid therapies
• Familiarity with the psychiatric considerations and clinical monitoring of patients receiving anti-amyloid treatment
• Multi-state licensure or willingness to obtain additional state licenses
• Previous telehealth experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% Remote Telehealth
• Flexible 1099 Schedule
• Opportunity to supplement an existing clinical practice
• Work with patients experiencing dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive disorders
• Provide specialized psychiatric care to an underserved patient population
• Collaborate with neurologists and a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Participate in the rapidly evolving field of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive health
• Help expand access to specialized geriatric psychiatric care nationally
• Meaningful opportunity to make a difference for patients and their families

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a patient-centered Geriatric Psychiatrist who enjoys working with older adults and is comfortable evaluating and treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairment, and associated behavioral and psychiatric symptoms.

The ideal physician will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and an interest in collaborating with neurologists and other specialists involved in the care of patients with memory disorders.

If you are looking for a flexible remote Geriatric Psychiatry opportunity that allows you to use your clinical expertise while helping expand access to specialized care for older adults, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Apply today to learn more about this flexible PRN Telehealth Geriatric Psychiatrist opportunity.