Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-223488-NP-ID
• Title:  NP
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - 6 months
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Residential Treatment
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  No
• Job Duration:  Locums

This residential treatment facility delivers long-term psychiatric care to an adult population within a structured clinical environment. The facility partners with a dedicated support team, including case workers, to facilitate continuity and coordination of care. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate basis for an initial period of six months.

The region offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests. Visitors may enjoy golf, kayaking along the Snake River, and hiking near landmarks such as Shoshone Falls and Balanced Rock. Natural attractions including Dierkes Lake and the Shoshone Ice Caves, along with scenic overlooks featuring preserved Oregon Trail wagon ruts, provide additional options. Specialty museums, wildlife experiences, and local dining and drink establishments round out the available activities in the area.

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time psychiatric services for an adult population within a residential treatment setting, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for adults presenting with a variety of mental health conditions. Case workers are available on-site to support coordinated care delivery throughout the assignment. No call coverage is required for this position, and prescriptive authority is required for all clinicians considered.

• Case Load/PPD:  unsure
• Support Staff:  case workers
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Adult psychiatric conditions within a residential treatment setting;  variety of mental health diagnoses
• Average Length of Stay:  Variable
• Census:  Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time:  Variable

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\rSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\rThat's what we do. Every day.