Psychiatry - Inpatient-Geriatric Psychiatrist - Troy, NY

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.
• $25,000 starting bonus
• $30,000 retention bonus

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.

St. Peter’s Health Partners, the region’s largest private-sector employer, with more than 12,500 employees, has more than 125 locations across seven counties. The system has an annual budget of nearly $1.1 billion. St. Peter’s Health Partners was created on October 1, 2011, by the merger of Northeast Health, St. Peter’s Health Care Services, and Seton Health. The merger created the region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit network of high-quality and advanced medical care, primary care, rehabilitation, and senior services.

These state-of-the-art services and programs are provided through Albany Memorial and St. Peter’s Hospitals in Albany, NY; Samaritan and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Troy, NY; Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady, NY; and The Eddy system of continuing care and The Community Hospice.

Samaritan Hospital, a community hospital with a 238-bed capacity, offers a vast range of services, including critical care, ambulatory surgery, maternity, cancer care, women's health, and behavioral health services.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. 

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.

Troy, New York is an urban treasure located in the Capital District. The City’s rich history and eclectic energy has attracted people from across the nation and around the world. It offers the convenience and accessibility of urban living with a friendly, small-town feel. The City’s affordable properties draw new residents from all walks of life: urban pioneers who enjoy living and working in Troy's beautiful, historic buildings; college students who come for a world-class education and decide to stay, and business owners seeking a real sense of community.

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