Are you an experienced psychiatrist looking for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in Idaho? We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to provide coverage for an inpatient behavioral health unit. This position offers a dynamic work environment, with a variety of psychiatric cases and the chance to work closely with a team of professionals.
Assignment Details - Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: Ongoing
- Location: Near Grace, ID
- Position Type: Locum Tenens
- Specialty: Psychiatry
- Practice Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health
Key Responsibilities: - Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult patients.
- Meet with assigned patients and attend treatment team meetings daily.
- Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies and treatment needs for patients, including potential admits.
- Supervise and collaborate with a mid-level provider (APP).
- Ensure safe and effective medication management, including psychopharmacology and emergency interventions when necessary.
- Manage psychiatric patients in a unit that includes a range of psychiatric conditions.
- Participate in call coverage after hours for emergency needs, including patient admits and acute psychiatric interventions.
Required Qualifications: - Board Certification: Psychiatry
- Experience: At least 2-3 years of clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry.
- Licensure: Licensed in Idaho or IMLC.
- Other Certifications: BLS required. ACLS, ATLS, PALS not required.
- Fellowship: Preferred, but not required.
Patient and Workload Details: - Patients per Shift: 9-10, with potential for 14-19 with APP support.
- Bed Capacity: 19 beds in the behavioral health unit.
- Support Staff: 1 PA/NP, 2 RNs.
Schedule & Call Details: - Schedule: Provider will work a 7-day shift from 7 AM to 7 AM.
- Call: The provider will be on call in the evenings and weekends for emergency psychiatric needs, including consultations and patient admissions.
- Call Response Time: 45 minutes.
Additional Information: - The facility uses the Epic EMR system.
- Temporary privileges available.
- Competitive compensation and travel reimbursement options available.
If you are interested in this exciting locum tenens opportunity in Idaho, apply now using reference Job ID # j-259950. We look forward to discussing this position with you!
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