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

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: New York
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-216696-MD-NY
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP and ongoing (Cred time is 2-3 months)
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; ER
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This hospital is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist to support both inpatient and Medical Floor and ED consultation services. The facility maintains an established psychiatric team that includes one additional psychiatrist dedicated to inpatient care and several clinicians serving the consult service. Locum tenens coverage is sought to ensure continuity of comprehensive psychiatric care delivery across both service areas.

This region of New York is home to notable destinations such as Watkins Glen State Park and the Corning Museum of Glass, offering a range of outdoor and cultural experiences. Scenic waterfalls and nature and wildlife tours provide additional opportunities for those seeking to explore the natural surroundings. The area supports a variety of recreational and cultural activities suited to diverse interests.

The psychiatrist will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care and Medical Floor and ED consultation services during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting inpatient rounds in the morning and performing psychiatric consults on the Medical Floor and in the Emergency Department for the remainder of each shift. No call requirements are associated with this assignment, as a telepsych company manages evening call coverage. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this position.

• Case Load/PPD: TBD
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions and Medical Floor and ED psychiatric consults
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: Variable

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