Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Indiana

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-217811-MD-IN

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: ASAP - 6 months

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This psychiatric facility provides structured inpatient behavioral health services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing treatment. The facility maintains dedicated inpatient units and established clinical protocols to support comprehensive psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought to meet the ongoing clinical needs of the adult population served.

About the Facility Location

Indiana offers a range of recreational and cultural attractions suited to diverse interests. The state features outdoor activities, historical and cultural sites, and entertainment venues including concerts, museums, and amusement parks accessible throughout the region. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities and community resources available across the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week with no call or weekend requirements. Clinical responsibilities include completing psychiatric assessments, prescribing and managing medications, and providing patient and family education to support recovery and informed decision-making. The psychiatrist will lead treatment planning and collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team within units of 2-15 beds.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 2-15

• Patient Population: Adults

• Call Ratio/Schedule: No Call or Weekend Requirements

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

• Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions

• Average Length of Stay: Variable

• Census: Variable

• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable

• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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