Inpatient Psych Locums Opportunity - Iowa
Austin, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

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

Job Description

Last Update: 11/14/24

Paying 250/HR plus travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
  • Morning rounds required
  • Every third day: Manage all hospital calls/consults during shift hours
  • NO evening or weekend calls; coverage only during regular business hours

Responsibilities:

  • Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adults and adolescents
  • Conduct hospital and ER consultations
  • Manage all hospital calls and consults every third day
  • Provide comprehensive treatment for various psychiatric disorders including Anxiety Disorders, Affective Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, and Organic Disorders
  • Familiarity with Family Therapy, Restraint Application, Group Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Seclusion Therapy, Voluntary Commitments, and ER procedures required

Patient Load:

  • Average Number of Patients Per Day: 5-12
  • Total Number of Beds: 18 adults, 5 adolescents

Documentation System:

  • EMR: Cerner

Requirements:

  • Board Certified in Psychiatry
  • Available at least 2 weeks per month (Monday-Friday)
  • IA license or IMLC
  • Inpatient experience required
  • Experience treating patients ages 6 and up required
  • Familiarity with specified conditions and treatments
  • 2+ years of inpatient psychiatric experience preferred