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