Psychiatry Physician

Inpatient Psychiatrist Locum Opportunity Jefferson City, MO

We are seeking a

Board Certified Psychiatrist

for an inpatient locum opportunity in

Jefferson City, Missouri . This need primarily consists of

1 2 weekends per month , along with additional PTO coverage, including a specific coverage block from

December 28, 2026 through January 8, 2027 .
Assignment Details
1 position available
Ongoing weekend coverage
Typically 1 weekend per month, with up to 2 weekends per month needed
Additional PTO coverage needed
Specific PTO Coverage: December 28, 2026 January 8, 2027
Weekend Schedule
Friday 5:00 PM Monday 8:00 AM
Onsite patient visits during daytime hours
Day and night call coverage
PTO Coverage Schedule
Unit Coverage: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Call Coverage: 5:00 PM 8:00 AM
All orientation hours billable
Practice Setting
Inpatient Psychiatry
Acute Behavioral Health Unit
Acute Care Hospital
Adult patients ages 18+
Epic EMR
Patient Volume
Average daily census: approximately 16 patients
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide inpatient psychiatric evaluations and management
Manage adult patients on an acute behavioral health unit
Conduct onsite daytime patient visits during weekend coverage
Provide overnight and weekend call coverage
Provide inpatient unit coverage during scheduled PTO periods
Support Staff
Registered Nurses
Technicians
Social Workers
Requirements
MD or DO
Board Certification required
Missouri medical license required
Physicians willing to obtain a Missouri license will be considered
2 3 years of inpatient Psychiatry experience preferred
COVID-19 vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions accepted