Psychiatry Locums in Central Coast of California
Integrity Locums
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 Salinas, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
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Job Description

Last Update: 12/17/24
  • Start date:
    • ASAP - ongoing for 3+ months
    • 3 week Emergency privileges available
      • Could take up to 1-3 months if verifications aren't responsive
    • Minimum one month commitment
  • Shifts:
    • Full time. Eight (8) hrs/day minimum.
    • Mon-Fri
    • 8am - 4pm
    • No call. Possible call option once hired and interested in being on call rotation
    • May have the option to work some weekends or holidays if desired (not mandatory).
    • Primary need is Mon-Fri, eight (8) hr/day
    • Some flexibility if needed on exact start time
  • Clinical Information:
    • Typical Cases: Acute inpatient hospitalization for depression, mania, and psychosis. Comorbid substance abuse is common.
    • Specialty - Primary site will be ED and some consults – all ages are in the ED.
    • Is Tele-psychiatry an option? No
    • Inpatient Setting:
      • Average length of stay in the ED: 24 hours
      • Mix of short stays (3 days), avg stays (1-2 weeks) and longer stays (SPMI with conservators).
      • Who does the history & physicals?: An NP supervised by FP/IM.
    • Total beds: 18 ED beds; 172 Hospital beds
    • Census: ED can vary from 0 to 15 in a day, average 5-10 patients
    • Facility type (non-profit, profit, CMH, state, etc.):
      • County hospital
    • EMR: MediTech
    • NP supervision? No
    • Who does the H&P's?: H&P for patients admitted is done by a unit PA who is supervised by an MD
    • Who does support staff consist of?
      • Social work, case management, addition care team, psychiatric nurses
    • Are there other Psychiatrists on staff?:
      • Yes. The service [ED, CL, Inpatient] is designed for three (3) Docs to cover the hospital each day Mon-Fri.
      • Each will work an eight (8) hour shift. The service can also be managed by two (2) Docs each working twelve (12) hour days if family, medical, and personal needs result in being short staffed.
  • Required:
    • Active CA License and dedicated CA DEA
    • BC
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