Psychiatry Physician

Anderson, South Carolina May 2026 (Dates TBD)

AnMed Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to provide locum inpatient Behavioral Health coverage beginning May 2026, due to physician maternity leave. This is a hospital-based setting with APP support, EPIC EMR, and a balanced adult/geriatric patient mix.

Practice Setting

• Facility: AnMed Medical Center

• Unit: Inpatient Behavioral Health

• Location: Anderson, SC

• Hospital-Based Practice

Coverage Details

• Start: May 2026 (exact dates TBD)

• Schedule: Varies based on patient volume

• Call: Yes

  • Call Ratio: 1:4

  • Only one physician on call at a time

• Reason for Coverage: Maternity leave

• Physician Coverage Model:

  • 4 physicians participate in call rotation

  • 1 mid-level (NP) provides support

  • Locum will supervise NP

Patient & Volume Details

• Patient Population:

  • Adult: 60%

  • Geriatric: 40%

• Average Census: 20 patients/day in BH unit

Required Clinical Responsibilities

• Prescribing narcotics

• Pre-admission screening review & CMS-compliant documentation

• Weekly care plan documentation

• Discharge summaries & medication reconciliation

Facility Resources

• EMR: EPIC

• 24-Hour Lab Availability: Yes

• 24-Hour Anesthesia Availability: Yes

Credentialing & Requirements

• Board Certified Psychiatry REQUIRED

• Active South Carolina license REQUIRED

• NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) REQUIRED at submission

• BLS / ACLS Preferred

• Fellowship Training Preferred

• Estimated Credentialing Time: days

Travel & Logistics

• Travel expenses reimbursed, including:

  • Flight

  • Hotel

  • Rental car OR Mileage (IRS standard rate)