Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility inRiverside, California

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-221460-MD-CA

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Inpatient; OR; ER

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility provides acute psychiatric services for an adult population across inpatient, OR, and ER settings, operating on a 24/7 basis. The facility utilizes the EPIC EMR system for patient documentation and care coordination. Support staff are available to assist clinicians throughout the coverage period.

About the Facility Location

Riverside, located in Southern California, offers a range of activities suited to varied interests, including the Riverside Art Museum‘s Cheech Marin Center, the Fox Performing Arts Center, and parks and trails such as Mount Rubidoux, Sycamore Canyon, and the UCR Botanic Gardens. The city features a historic downtown with audio-guided tours, dining options, and community programming throughout the year. The Santa Ana River Trail provides access to a scenic bike network, adding to the outdoor recreational options accessible to clinicians on assignment in the region.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The psychiatrist will provide inpatient psychiatric care across inpatient, OR, and ER settings, working 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for at least 3-4 weekends per month. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing medications for adult patients requiring acute psychiatric care. Documentation and patient management are conducted using the EPIC EMR system. Clinicians collaborate with hospital staff to support effective care delivery within a 24/7 facility environment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable

• Support Staff: Yes

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

• Government: No

• Shift Hours: Part time (32 hours)

• Cases Treated: ED; SMI; adult inpatient psychiatric conditions

• Average Length of Stay: Variable

• Census: Variable

• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable

• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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