Job Description
Join our hospitalist team in beautiful Missoula, Montana, providing vital long-term Child and Adolescent Psychiatry care until a new permanent provider is onboarded. This role involves managing a 12-bed unit, offering comprehensive care to patients aged 12 years and older. Experience a balanced schedule with 7 days on/7 days off, including inpatient care from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and weekend night call coverage.
Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Inpatient
– Start Date: September 30, 2025 – Ongoing
– Schedule: 7 days on/7 days off, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Call over weekend nights
– Patient Population: Adolescent and Adult
– Location: Missoula, MT
– 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 comprehensive psychiatric care in an inpatient setting
– Manage a caseload of 10 patient encounters per shift
– Participate in weekend night call coverage
– Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient management
Qualifications
– Board Certified in Psychiatry; Fellowship or extensive experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
– Ability to manage a 12-bed inpatient unit
– Proficient in treating anxiety, affective, personality, eating, and ADD/ADHD disorders
– Skills in ECT, involuntary commitments, seclusion, and restraint application
Working Hours
– 7 days on/7 days off
– Inpatient: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
– Weekend night calls
Skills
– Expertise in acute psychiatric care
– Proficiency in pharmacotherapy
– Strong communication and collaboration abilities
– Adept in handling acute and involuntary psychiatric scenarios
Join us in Missoula and make a meaningful impact on patient care in a rewarding locum tenens role.