Locums Psychiatry Need in Montana
Englewood, Colorado, 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 Billings, Montana, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/05/24
  • Coverage Needed
    • Jan 1 - Ongoing
  • Schedule
    • 8 am - 5 pm
    • Night Call
  • Clinical Details
    • Acute psychiatric unit/institute
    • Sub-acute unity/residential
    • Voalte (secure internal paging system) is used to call
    • Patients presenting in the ED are admitted by department scheduled NP
    • ECT not required
    • PSU (Psychiatric Stabilization Unit) scheduled NP provides assessment in emergency department and when staffed (nursing) observation of patients for up to 24 hours
      • Coverage needed: Friday nights 7p-7a, Sunday days 7a-7p and Monday nights from 7p-7a
    • PATU (Adult)
      • 5-7 patients throughout the course of the day
      • Direct Transfers are admissions for the attendings on PATU
      • Treats age 18 and up
      • The number of patients seen on PATU by each provider is a range of 10-15 patients per shift
      • Coverage needed: every Saturday and Sunday from 8a-5p
    • PYTU (Youth)
      • admits patients aged 5-17
      • PYTU is covered by a board-certified CAP
      • Coverage needed: Wednesdays - Sundays from 8a-5p typically
  • Requirements
    • Board Certified or Eligible
    • Fellowship Preferred
    • Active MT License or IMLC in Hand
    • BLS
    • Clinical Areas: Anxiety Disorders, Affective Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Development Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Organic Disorders
    • Familiarity with: Involuntary commitments, Seclusion Therapy, Restraint Application
    • Treatment Techniques: Pharmacotherapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy
  • Call
    • Beeper
    • 20 Minute Response Time
    • Locums are not on call during non-business hours covering scheduled assigned shifts only
  • EMR
    • Cerner