Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in NY

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-214885-MD-NY

Title: MD

Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility This inpatient psychiatric facility operates a 40-bed unit providing comprehensive mental health services for adults requiring acute psychiatric care. The facility maintains established protocols for inpatient psychiatric treatment and utilizes the Mednet electronic medical record system. The organization provides structured inpatient care with support staff available to assist with history and physical examinations. About the Facility Location This area offers diverse outdoor activities including walking and cycling tours, with opportunities to explore botanical gardens and parks. Visitors can experience art exhibitions, music festivals, and food events throughout the region. The location provides helicopter flights and features various cultural attractions suitable for different interests. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adults during Monday-Friday day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with weeknight and weekend on-call coverage shared with staff psychiatrists. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and providing ongoing treatment for patients on a 40-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. The clinician will utilize the Mednet EMR system for all documentation and participate in collaborative treatment planning with support staff when H&Ps are completed by support personnel.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Variable

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Inpatient adult psychiatric conditions

Average Length of Stay: Variable

Census: 40 beds

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable

Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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