Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient and Clinic in Muscle Shoals, Alabama

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-214968-MD-AL Title: MD Dates Needed: July 6-July 24 Shift Type: Day Shift; Call Assignment Type: Inpatient; Clinic Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This 198-bed general acute care facility is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage across inpatient and clinic settings. The facility operates a 24-hour Emergency Department and an inpatient acute rehabilitation unit to support a broad range of patient care needs. The facility maintains established protocols and resources to support effective psychiatric care delivery within a structured clinical environment. About the Facility Location Muscle Shoals, Alabama offers a range of cultural and historical attractions suited to varied interests. The area is home to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios, both recognized for their significance in American music history. Additional points of interest include the Florence Indian Mound, the Coon Dog Cemetery, and outdoor recreation opportunities such as golf along a celebrated regional golf trail. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will provide full-time inpatient and clinic psychiatric care for adult patients during day shifts, with call responsibilities maintained at a 1:1 call ratio. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications across both inpatient and clinic settings at a facility that also operates a 24-hour Emergency Department and an inpatient acute rehabilitation unit. The clinician will maintain on-call availability in accordance with the assigned call schedule. Board certification is negotiable for this locum tenens assignment. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable Patient Population: Adults Call Ratio/Schedule: 1:1 Location Type: On-Site Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Variable Average Length of Stay: Variable Census: Variable Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract