A dynamic opportunity is available for a Psychiatry Physician seeking locum tenens work in a multi-faceted healthcare environment. This role is essential to providing psychiatric care across an inpatient adult unit as well as an outpatient clinic that cares for school-aged children and adults. This position offers both clinical and call responsibilities, including weekend call coverage every 6 weeks and covering two weeks per month.
Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Hospital
– Start Date: ASAP
– Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with night call from 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM; weekend call from Friday 4:00 PM – Sunday 4:00 PM
– Patient Population: All Ages
– Location: Duluth, MN
– 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 evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in an inpatient unit and outpatient clinic setting.
– Manage up to 18 patient encounters per day.
– Availability to perform ECT Services and work with TMS.
– Participate in night and weekend call duties, including rounding and handling new admissions.
Qualifications
– Board Certified in Psychiatry
– BLS Certification required
– Preference for familiarity with involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and restraint application.
Working Hours
– Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
– Night call from 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM
– Weekend call includes Friday 4:00 PM to Sunday 4:00 PM (1-2 weekends every 6 weeks)
Skills
– Proficiency in treating anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders.
– Comfort with acute psychiatric unit settings.
– Preferred proficiency with treatment techniques, including ECT.
This role offers a unique opportunity to practice in a diverse setting while providing essential psychiatric care to varied patient populations. Whether you're looking to enhance your experience or enjoy flexible work arrangements, we welcome you to apply.