Locum - Psychiatry Physician - Holyoke, MA

Job Description


Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
EMR System: Cerner
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Does Provider require hospital/surgery center privileges?: No
Admissions Required? Yes
Are temporary privileges available?: Yes
Is Hospital Stroke Certified? Yes
Does your Facility require physicians to be board certified?: Yes
Fellowship: Required
Minimum Board Certification: Eligible
What is the license requirement to bid?: Licensed in MA only
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe (Days): 30- 45 days FULL
Experienced Geriatric Psychiatrist needed. Does need to be BC in Psych but not Geri Psych as long as there is substantial experience in Geri Psych or Geri/Neuro Psychiatry. Looking for a strong leader to work with nursing and SW staff and the unit.
Locum to Perm candidate ideal but willing to look at providers who will commit to longer term.
Coverage Need: Geriatric Psych
Monday through Friday, 8 hours daily.
This person will be carrying a caseload of up to 12 geriatric psychiatry patients on the inpatient unit
This person will be responsible for completing admissions, discharges and daily notes on their caseload as well as participating in treatment team, family meetings and/or agency meetings as necessary. This is a full time, onsite position. There is no on call and no weekend coverage.