Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in NY

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-NY
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This inpatient psychiatric facility operates a 40-bed unit providing comprehensive mental health services for adults requiring acute psychiatric care. The facility maintains established protocols for inpatient psychiatric treatment and utilizes the Mednet electronic medical record system. The organization provides structured inpatient care with support staff available to assist with history and physical examinations.
About the Facility Location

This area offers diverse outdoor activities including walking and cycling tours, with opportunities to explore botanical gardens and parks. Visitors can experience art exhibitions, music festivals, and food events throughout the region. The location provides helicopter flights and features various cultural attractions suitable for different interests.
About the Clinicians Workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adults during Monday-Friday day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with weeknight and weekend on-call coverage shared with staff psychiatrists. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and providing ongoing treatment for patients on a 40-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. The clinician will utilize the Mednet EMR system for all documentation and participate in collaborative treatment planning with support staff when H&Ps are completed by support personnel.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Variable
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Inpatient adult psychiatric conditions
Average Length of Stay: Variable
Census: 40 beds
Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable
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