Psychiatrist - Locum Tenens Coverage

About the role

This role involves providing inpatient adult psychiatry services in a high-acuity unit, treating patients aged 18 and older with an average stay of 6.6 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage a split census among physicians
• Document notes using Dragon and EMR (Epic)
• Maintain hospital privileges

Requirements

• Hospital privileges
• Relevant psychiatric experience

Skills

• Strong communication
• Excellent documentation
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

Schedule

Full-time commitment on weekdays, with 8-hour days.

Pay

Compensation ranges from $185.00 to $220.00 hourly, including base pay and potential earnings such as overtime and holiday pay.

Benefits

• Paid malpractice insurance
• Pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• 24-hour consultant support