Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Florida

This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id:ORD-210297-MD-FLTitle:MDDates Needed:June 1 - July 10Shift Type:Day Shift; CallAssignment Type:InpatientCall Required:YesBoard Certification Required:NegotiableJob Duration:LocumsAbout the FacilityThis inpatient facility provides specialized psychiatric services for adult patients requiring comprehensive mental health treatment. The facility maintains modern documentation systems and dedicated support staff to ensure effective treatment delivery in a structured inpatient psychiatric environment. The organization seeks ongoing locum tenens coverage to maintain continuity of care for patients requiring intensive psychiatric services.About the Facility LocationFlorida offers diverse regional attractions and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. The state provides coastal and inland activities including water sports, wildlife viewing, and cultural destinations suitable for various recreational interests.About the Clinician's WorkdayThe psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric services Monday through Friday during day shifts, managing adult patients requiring intensive mental health treatment. Responsibilities include conducting detailed psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing ongoing medication management for complex psychiatric cases. The clinician will participate in call coverage with 1 call per weekday and weekend rotation approximately every other month. The position requires maintaining thorough documentation and collaborating with interdisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care delivery in the inpatient psychiatric environment.Additional Job DetailsCase Load/PPD:12-16Support Staff:Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative supportPatient Population:AdultsCall Ratio/Schedule:1 call per weekday and participate in the weekend on call rotation. About 1 weekend every other month.Location Type:On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required:YesGovernment:NoShift Hours:Full time (40 hours)Cases Treated:Adult patients requiring inpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatmentAverage Length of Stay:Variable based on patient complexity and treatment needsCensus:Variable based on facility capacityMed Checks/Follow-up per day:Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocolsInitial Evaluation Time:Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocolsWhy choose LocumTenens.com?Our services ar