Locums Pediatric Psychiatry Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking a qualified Pediatric PsychiatryPhysician for locum tenens coverage in Boston, Massachusetts. This opportunityinvolves providing inpatient psychiatric care to children and adolescents ages3–18. The physician will round on the inpatient unit, manage an average dailycensus of 10 patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team ofphysicians and advanced practice providers.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Compensation: $250 - $260 PerHour

• November 30–December 4
• December 28–January 1
• January 11–15
• January 25–29
• February 22–26
• March 8–12

• Conduct daily inpatient psychiatric rounds and evaluate pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage psychiatric conditions, including depression, suicidal ideation, PTSD, personality disorders, and oppositional or defiant behaviors.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Monitor patient progress, treatment response, and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic.
• Support appropriate discharge planning and continuity of care.

• MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Psychiatry, with pediatric and adolescent psychiatry qualifications as required.
• Active Massachusetts medical license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Active DEA registration.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant clinical experience.