Psychiatry - NP/PA
Job Summary
Occupation
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
DNP
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Psychiatry NP/PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Davenport, IA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri; 8a-5p clinic and/or day call
• Call Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Demographics: Adolescent - Geriatric
• Patient Volume: 10-15
• Case Mix: Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Delirium, Dementia, and Cognitive Disorders, Life Cycle and Adjustment Disorders, Childhood Disorders that Persist into Adolescent and Adulthood, Somatoform and Factitious Disorders
• Total no. of beds: 28 adult, 8 adolescent
• Duties/Responsibilities
- Diagnose
- Performing Admission Histories and Psychiatric Assessments
- Performing Physicals and Rounds
- Ordering and Interpreting Diagnostic Studies
- Prescribing Medications
- Managing Ongoing Care Through Consultation with the Psychiatrist
- Ordering Referrals
- Administrative Duties
- Coordination of Care
- Addiction Education/Management
• Trauma Level: III
• EMR: Cerner
• Other Info:
- PA/NP will be working autonomously
- Supervising Physician will be present during assignment, sometimes remotely via telehealth
• Travel, lodging and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active IA License or IMLC
• BC
• No new grads