Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in New Jersey

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: New Jersey
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-220554-MD-NJ
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This quaternary care teaching hospital provides comprehensive inpatient medical and specialty services for patients throughout the region. The facility maintains established multidisciplinary teams and clinical protocols to support continuity of care, including consultation liaison psychiatric services. PARS support staff are available to assist with clinical operations throughout the coverage period.

New Jersey offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to diverse interests, including kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, and hiking at state parks such as Hopatcong State Park, as well as mini golf and camping options. The state features cultural attractions such as the Museum of American Glass, the Down Jersey Folklife Center, and artist studios, alongside natural trails and historic landmarks. The Jersey Shore provides access to boardwalks, beach concerts, and sand-sculpting displays during the summer months.

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient consultation liaison psychiatric services for adult patients on medical floors and in the Emergency Department, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include performing 1-7 psychiatric consults per day across inpatient medical settings. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Board certification is required for all clinicians considered for this position.

• Case Load/PPD: 1-7 consults per day
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Consult Liaison Psychiatry; adult inpatient psychiatric conditions on medical floors and in the ED
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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