Physician Psychiatry - Competitive Salary

Job Description

A challenging opportunity in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry awaits in a hospital setting in Missoula, MT. This locum tenens role requires providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients 12 years and older in a 12-bed inpatient unit. Enjoy a flexible 7 days on/7 days off schedule with weekend night call coverage, offering you a chance to make a significant impact on patient lives.

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Preferred schedule is 8 AM – 5 PM inpatient; with weekend nights on call. Flexible 12-hour days and 10-hour weekends are available.
• Patient Population: No Pediatrics; Patients 12 years and older
• Location: Missoula, MT
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for patients aged 12 and older.
• Manage a caseload of up to 10 patients per shift.
• Participate in the partial hospital program with a maximum of 10 patients during the school year.
• Ensure quality care through evidence-based treatments and meet all safety regulations.

• Board Certified in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Ability to manage both adult and adolescent patients.
• Familiarity with a range of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, affective, ADD/ADHD, personality, and eating disorders.
• Proficiency in pharmacotherapy and ECT, with preferred skills in involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and restraint application.

• Standard schedule: 8 AM - 5 PM, 7 days on followed by 7 days off with weekend night calls.
• Optional 12-hour daily schedule (7 AM - 7 PM) and 10-hour weekend schedule (7 AM - 5 PM).

• Strong diagnostic and treatment planning skills.
• Compassionate and patient-centric approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform under pressure and respond to episodic psychiatric incidents.

Seize this chance to deliver expert psychiatric care in a supportive environment while enjoying the beauty of Missoula, MT.