Geriatric Psychiatrist
Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Rush University Medical Center · 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, US, 60612
- Pay: $240,000 – $310,000
- Employment: Full-time
- Location: Rush University Medical Center
- Rush Job ID: 23839
Geriatric Psychiatry– Clinical Faculty
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Geriatric Psychiatrist.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our faculty. This position involves a combination of clinical service delivery, scholarly activity, and educational responsibilities focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders in older adults. The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing patient care, medical education, and research within the field.
Clinical Care
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and management for patients aged 65 and older across various settings, including, outpatient clinics, and consultation-liaison services within the hospital.
- Diagnose and treat complex conditions such as major neurocognitive disorders (dementia), mood disorders (e.g., geriatric depression), anxiety disorders, and psychosis in the context of advanced age and medical comorbidities.
- Collaborate closely with neurologists, geriatricians, primary care providers, and neuropsychologists to develop integrated care plans.
Education and Teaching
- Actively participate in the teaching of medical students, and psychiatry residents.
- Develop and deliver lectures, seminars, and clinical supervision on topics specific to late-life mental illness, psychopharmacology in the elderly, and ethical issues in geriatric care.
- Serve as a mentor to trainees interested in careers in geriatric psychiatry.
Position Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or equivalent degree.
- Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency program.
- Successful completion of an accredited Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry is preferred
- Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
- Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).
About Rush
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient’s Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago’s Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
Employer
Rush University Health System
Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system in Chicago, built on one goal above all others: providing outstanding care. It integrates patient care, education, research and community partnerships to improve the health of the diverse communities it serves.
The RUSH system:
- Rush University Medical Center, the academic medical center and teaching hospital for Rush Medical College and the Rush College of Nursing, on Chicago's Near West Side
- Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora and Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park
- Rush University, with 2,500+ students, 40+ degree programs and 60+ residency and fellowship programs
- A growing outpatient network across Chicago, the western and southwestern suburbs and Northwest Indiana, including the new Rush North & Harlem center
Recognized for quality:
- U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award, ranking among the top academic medical centers in the country year after year
- Magnet designation for nursing excellence at all three hospitals
- Five-star CMS ratings for Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital
- LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation at all three hospitals, and a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion"
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose RUSH:
- Faculty appointments, teaching and research opportunities alongside nationally ranked programs such as neurology, cardiology and orthopedics
- 600+ APPs supported by a dedicated leadership structure, with a goal of every APP practicing at the top of their license
- Published pay ranges, sign-on bonuses on many roles, relocation allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition assistance, free professional development and well-being programs
RUSH is the largest employer on Chicago's West Side and invests in its neighbors through local hiring, purchasing and volunteering, part of its commitment to closing the West Side life expectancy gap.