A facility is seeking a Locum Tenens Psychiatrist to join the Adult Inpatient Unit. This role involves providing patient care in a supportive and well-secured environment. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule with on-call responsibilities approximately one weekend per month.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Patient Population: Adult
- Location: Troy, NY
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
Job Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment for adult patients in a 30-bed unit.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, approximately 1:4 weekends.
- Work collaboratively with a team of inpatient psychiatrists and interact with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure safety and security protocols are followed for patient and staff safety.
Qualifications
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Active and unrestricted New York License
- Current ACLS certification
- Ability to meet credentialing requirements promptly
- Clean background for quick credentialing
- Full-time availability including call coverage
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- On-call duty 1:4 weekends
Skills
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in psychiatry
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Experience with EPIC EMR is preferred
- Capability to handle crisis situations appropriately