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