Psychiatry Physician

Psychiatrist Emergency Psychiatry

Assignment Details

Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Specialty: Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Psychiatric Emergency Department / Screening Center
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: ASAP
Expected End Date: July 25, 2027
Assignment Duration: Ongoing Through July 2027
Coverage Need: 1 Physician
Position Type: Overnight Psychiatric Emergency Coverage
EMR: Oracle / Cerner FirstNet

Compensation:
$235/hr

Schedule

7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Overnight Shifts: 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
12-Hour Shifts
Monday Through Sunday During Assigned Coverage Weeks
Coverage Begins Monday at 7:00 PM
Final Shift Ends the Following Monday at 7:00 AM
84 Scheduled Hours Per Coverage Week
7 Hours Allocated for Breaks and Meals
80 Paid Hours Per Coverage Week
Every Other Week Off
All Shifts Onsite
No Call Required

Patient Population / Volume

Adult Psychiatric Patients
Pediatric Psychiatric Patients
Average Patient Volume: 8-10 Patients Per Shift
Psychiatric Emergency Evaluations
Patients Experiencing Acute Psychiatric Crises
Patients Requiring Psychiatric Disposition Decisions

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide Overnight Psychiatric Emergency Services
Evaluate Adult and Pediatric Patients Experiencing Psychiatric Crises
Perform Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Evaluations
Assess Psychiatric Symptoms and Immediate Treatment Needs
Determine Appropriate Psychiatric Patient Disposition
Manage Psychiatric Admissions
Determine Appropriate Patient Discharges
Evaluate Patients Requiring Psychiatric Observation
Provide Psychiatric Medication Management
Coordinate Psychiatric Care With Emergency Department Staff
Supervise Psychiatry Residents During Assigned Shifts
Provide Clinical Teaching and Mentorship to Psychiatry Residents
Document Psychiatric Evaluations, Treatment Plans, and Disposition Decisions in Oracle / Cerner FirstNet

Required Procedures / Skills

Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations
Adult Psychiatric Assessment
Pediatric Psychiatric Crisis Evaluation
Psychiatric Disposition Planning
Psychiatric Admissions
Psychiatric Discharges
Psychiatric Observation Determinations
Psychiatric Medication Management
Psychiatry Resident Supervision
Clinical Teaching and Mentorship

Clinical Practice Details

Hospital-Based Psychiatric Emergency Room / Screening Center
Psychiatric Emergency Services
Outpatient Psychiatric Emergency Evaluations
Level II Trauma Center
Adult and Pediatric Psychiatric Crisis Coverage
Overnight Onsite Physician Coverage
No Call Responsibilities
Psychiatry Resident Teaching and Supervision Required
No Formal Leadership Responsibilities

Clinical Environment / Support

Hospital-Based Psychiatric Emergency Services
Psychiatric Screening Center
Level II Trauma Center
Psychiatry Residency Teaching Environment
Oracle / Cerner FirstNet EMR

Requirements

Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible in Psychiatry - Required
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Certification or Applicable Board Eligibility - Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Psychiatry
Active New Jersey Medical License or Willingness to Obtain - Required
BLS Certification - Required
DEA Registration - Required
New Jersey Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Registration - Required
Psychiatric Emergency Evaluation Experience - Required
Adult Psychiatry Experience - Required
Pediatric Psychiatric Evaluation Experience - Required
Experience With Psychiatric Disposition Planning
Experience Providing Psychiatric Medication Management
Interest in Psychiatry Resident Teaching and Supervision - Required
Comfortable Providing Overnight Psychiatric Emergency Coverage
Must Be Available for a 7-Days-On / 7-Days-Off Schedule

Providers With Lapsed Board Certification Will Not Be Accepted.

Providers With Minimal Malpractice Settlements May Be Considered on a Case-by-Case Basis.

Submission Requirements

Current Curriculum Vitae
Board Certification or Board Eligibility Status in Psychiatry
ABPN Certification or Documentation of Applicable Board Eligibility
New Jersey Medical License Status
BLS Certification
DEA Registration
New Jersey CDS Registration or Application Status
Psychiatric Emergency Evaluation Experience
Adult Psychiatry Experience
Pediatric Psychiatric Crisis Evaluation Experience
Psychiatric Medication Management Experience
Resident Teaching and Supervision Experience or Interest
Malpractice History for Review
Availability for Overnight Coverage
Confirmation of Availability for the 7-Days-On / 7-Days-Off Schedule
Confirmation of Availability Through July 25, 2027

Credentialing

Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 2 Months
Temporary Privileges Available
New Jersey Medical License Required for Temporary Privileges
DEA Registration Required for Temporary Privileges
New Jersey CDS Registration Required for Temporary Privileges
Board Certification or True Board Eligibility in Psychiatry Required
Lapsed Board Certification Not Accepted
BLS Certification Required
Malpractice History Subject to Review

Teaching Responsibilities

Psychiatry Resident Supervision Required
Clinical Teaching During Applicable Shifts
Mentorship of Psychiatry Residents
Oversight of Psychiatric Evaluations and Clinical Decision-Making
No Formal Leadership Position Required