Psychiatry Physician

Psychiatry physician job in Tennessee :

Tele Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist

Location: Tennessee, Remote

Full-time, Weekend availability

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Consult Liaison Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to provide telehealth psychiatric care for patients of all ages in Tennessee. This role offers a flexible schedule and is ideal for a provider interested in providing consult liaison services for a hospital setting. This role supports ED and inpatient teams by delivering timely psychiatric assessments, treatment recommendations, and care coordination.

This Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist role is currently classified as a 1099 contractor position with a pay per patient model , but IPC is open to discussion of other contract models.  Rates are currently set at $170 per initial consultation and $60 per follow-up.

WHY JOIN IPC?

Be part of a physician-owned and operated staffing management group working with care settings nationwide.

Our benefits for full-time providers include:

• Credentialing, licensure, billing, and collections assistance,
• The ability to change facilities, hours, and roles within IPC's partner organizations,
• Administrative support for office management, allowing you to focus on your patients,
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with match,
• Paid malpractice, and more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform psychiatric initial evaluations and followup assessments for ED and inpatient consults.
• Provide consult liaison services to support staff and ensure timely psychiatric interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in line with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Apply a patient-centered approach to care, tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Providers cover 6 hour or 12 hour shifts Monday- Friday or Saturday and Sunday.
• Provide consistent weekend coverage (minimum two weekends/month).
• Maintain reliability with assigned shifts and consult volumes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in Tennessee preferred (not required).
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience with telepsychiatry and managing diverse, multi-age patient populations is highly preferred.
• Must be able to work remotely; candidates can reside anywhere in the U.S. (Tennessee licensure preferred).