Locum-Psychiatry
Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Davenport, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/07/24
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: A healthcare facility providing a range of medical services to the community.

Opportunity:
  • Searching for a locum Psychiatrist to cover 2-3 weeks per month
  • Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
  • Provider will round in the morning, and every third day they will take a turn managing all hospital calls/consults, etc. (during shift hours)
  • NO CALL on evenings or weekends - only during regular business hours
  • The need is for 2-3 weeks per month
  • Candidates must be Board Certified in Psychiatry (Will not accept BE)
  • Experience in treating patients ages 6 and up is preferred
  • Inpatient Psych (adult unit and adolescent unit), Hospital Consults, ER Consults -- NOT OPEN TO TELEHEALTH
  • Average Number of Patients Per Day: 5-12
  • Total Number of Beds: 18 adults, 5 adolescents
  • How Many Psychiatrists in Your Group? 1 part-time inpatient right now
  • How Many Advanced Practice Providers Support Your Group? 2
  • How Many Psychologists? Zero, inpatient
  • Documentation System/EMR: Cerner
  • Trauma Level/Designation III
  • Referral/Transfer Protocol: University of Iowa, 40 minutes by car
  • Safety/Security Measures in Place: security on each campus
  • Required Treatment Disorders: Anxiety Disorders, Affective Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Organic Disorders
  • Required to have familiarity with Family Therapy, Restraint Application, Group Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Seclusion therapy, Voluntary Commitments, ER
  • Not accepting visa candidates
  • Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
Compensation: Competitive weekly pay and malpractice included