Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Ohio

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Ohio
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210638-MD-OH
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - 3 month minimum
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: No
• Job Duration: Locums

The correctional facility operates as a specialized institution providing comprehensive psychiatric services for adult male inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains dedicated behavioral health programs with modern documentation systems and established protocols for psychiatric care delivery within the correctional setting.

Ohio features notable attractions including the National Museum of the US Air Force and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with specialty museums and walking tours for cultural exploration. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit state parks such as Hocking Hills and Salt Fork, or explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Marblehead Lighthouse State Park. The region offers entertainment venues like Cedar Point amusement park and Great American Ball Park, plus dining and accommodation options including historic establishments and unique experiences like Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch.

The psychiatrist will deliver comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adult male inmates requiring mental health treatment within a correctional facility setting. Clinical responsibilities include conducting detailed psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management for patients with various mental health conditions including severe mental illness, depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. The clinician will work full-time day shifts Monday through Friday with no call requirements, maintaining thorough documentation and participating in treatment planning meetings while collaborating with nursing staff, correctional officers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care delivery in the secure environment.

• Case Load/PPD: 12-16
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult males requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management in correctional setting
• Average Length of Stay: Variable based on incarceration length and treatment needs
• Census: Variable based on facility capacity
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols within correctional facility guidelines
• Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment

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