Job Description

Join us for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in a prominent inpatient psychiatric unit. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated mental health team, rounding on an average of 8 to 14 patients per day, and providing crucial support in patient care. The assignment offers a flexible schedule tailored around specific coverage dates.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient
• Start Date: April 2 – April 16; June 4 – June 18
• Schedule: Varied, with call-back responsibilities depending on patient census and needs
• Patient Population: Primarily Adult
• Location: Rutherfordton, NC
• 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

• Conduct daily rounds, splitting patient responsibilities with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Manage and sign off on Involuntary Commitment (IVC) paperwork within a 24-hour timeframe
• Provide psychiatric consultations and support, including managing variances in admissions
• Work alongside multidisciplinary staff, including RNs, CNAs, and a Physician Marketing Director

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS
• Experience with acute, long-term, and sub-acute psychiatric care
• Preferably familiar with various psychiatric and treatment techniques (e.g., pharmacotherapy, group therapy)

Working Hours

• Days: Primarily day shifts
• Opportunity to discuss and arrange flexible scheduling based on specific needs and coverage windows

Skills

• Expertise in managing anxiety, affective, ADD/ADHD, personality, eating, developmental, psychotic, and organic disorders
• Knowledgeable in involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and restraint application
• Skilled in pharmacotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, and ECT

Bring your expertise to a rewarding environment and make a difference in patient care while enjoying the natural beauty surrounding Rutherfordton, NC!