Physician / Psychiatry / Texas / Locum tenens / Physician - Psychiatrist Job

We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 30-day assignment with our client in Texas, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 7p-7a, focusing on initial and follow-up psychiatric evaluations, multidisciplinary team coordination, and managing orders and legal paperwork related to psychiatric hospitalization.Responsibilities and DutiesComplete initial and follow-up psychiatric evaluationsWork in coordination with the multidisciplinary teamCommunicate recommendations to the consulting team and place orders as indicatedPerform doc-to-doc transfers to/from PED/PEU to Main EDConsult other services as needed, such as hospitalist medicineComplete legal paperwork for involuntary psychiatric hospitalization (OPC applications)Complete physician-only tasks for APPs, including restraint orders, face-to-face exams, and signatures on OPC applicationsAdmit patients to psych observation as indicatedAdditional InformationRequired Board Certification: PsychiatryEMR System: EpicPractice Setting: Two psychiatric ER units (PED and PEU) and one psychiatric ER consult team.Patient Load: Providers assigned to psych ER units manage a maximum of 10 patients during shifts; consult team providers see an average of 5 to 6 patients during 12-hour shifts.BenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat are Locum Tenens Jobs?Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.