Locum- Psychiatry NP
Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location Davenport, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/31/25
Location: Eastern Iowa, the unique city center for arts and culture in the Quad Cities. Its restaurants, breweries, live music, baseball, ice skating, galleries and independent films are popular with young professionals, families and explorers looking for a unique urban experience along the Mississippi River. Opportunity available in other parts of Iowa as well.

Facility: Comprehensive medical center with a network of healthcare providers offering a wide range of services.

Opportunity:
  • Looking for a locum NP/PA to provide PRN coverage!
  • PRN: 7-5 shifts; Call schedule: 5p-8a
  • Call rotation: 1:3
  • No weekends!
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health, Hospital Consults
  • Average number of patients per day: 10-15
  • Patient Age Demographic: Adolescent - Geriatric
  • Total number of beds: 28 adult, 8 adolescent
  • Child/adolescent ages to be seen: 8-17
  • Ages 8+
  • PA will be working autonomously
  • Supervising Physician present during assignment: YES, in some instances, the psychiatrist is remote via telehealth
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Level III Trauma
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30-90 days
  • Disorders Treated:
    • 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
  • Disorders Treated:
    • 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
  • Required Duties:
    • Diagnose
    • Performing Admission Histories and Psychiatric Assessments
    • Performing Physicals
    • Performing 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
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.