Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in South Carolina

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: South Carolina Employer: Lancesoft Inc Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position Job Title: High-Impact Inpatient Psychiatry Locum – Flexible Schedule, Top Rates Description A hospital is seeking a locum Psychiatrist to provide inpatient behavioral health coverage due to a physician shortage (maternity leave). The assignment involves managing adult and geriatric patients , supervising an NP, and participating in patient care for a busy behavioral health unit. Assignment Details: Practice Setting: Hospital Behavioral Health Unit Coverage: 1:3 physician call ratio Dates: Starting May 2026 (exact dates TBD) Schedule: Variable depending on patient census Patient Demographics: 60% adult, 40% geriatric Average Patients per Day: 20 patients in the behavioral health unit Documentation System: EPIC Lab & Anesthesia Support: 24-hour availability Responsibilities: Prescribing narcotics Pre-admission screening review and documentation per CMS guidelines Weekly care plan documentation Discharge summary and medication reconciliation Supervision of NP support staff Requirements Qualification Board Certified Psychiatrist [Required] Active South Carolina medical license [Required] Most recent NPDB self-query report within 30 days [Required] BLS/ACLS [Preferred] Fellowship training in psychiatry [Preferred] Experience in inpatient behavioral health care Benefits Benefits Competitive locum compensation Hospital-based support with 24-hour lab and anesthesia services Supervision and collaboration with mid-level providers Travel reimbursement for flight, hotel, rental car, and mileage at IRS rates Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60–90 days Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a behavioral health unit