Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Washington, DC

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-226916-NP-DC
• Title:  NP
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Outpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This outpatient facility is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for telehealth coverage to meet the clinical needs of its adult patient population. The facility delivers psychiatric services to adults with conditions including PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Clinical operations are structured to support ongoing, telehealth-based psychiatric care delivery on a part-time basis.

The area offers a range of landmarks and cultural institutions suited to varied interests, including the Smithsonian museums, the National Gallery of Art, and the monuments and memorials along the National Mall, many of which are free to visit. Historic neighborhoods and waterfront areas provide additional ways to explore beyond central attractions. Notable sites such as the Library of Congress, the U.S. Botanic Garden, and Ford's Theatre round out the offerings for clinicians with diverse interests.

Clinicians in this role will provide part-time outpatient psychiatric services via telehealth for an adult population, working day shifts totaling 8 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management and follow-up appointments, and diagnostic assessments with treatment planning for adults presenting with PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Initial evaluations are scheduled for 60 minutes and medication management follow-up appointments for 30 minutes; patient volume is variable.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  Telehealth
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Part time (8 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions including PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment
• Initial Evaluation Time:  60 minutes per initial evaluation

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.

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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.