Locums Psychiatrist (PRN Coverage) Physician Job Opportunity-Davenport, Iowa
Orchard, Inc.
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Location Iowa, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 2 years
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Job Description

Last Update: 1/21/25

We are seeking a Locum Psychiatrist for PRN (as-needed) coverage. This position involves inpatient psychiatric care for adults and adolescents, as well as hospital and emergency room consults. The Locum Psychiatrist will supervise APPs, manage a varied caseload, and be part of a facility dedicated to mental health excellence. This role is on-site only (telehealth not accepted) and includes call responsibilities.

  • Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment for inpatient adults and adolescents (ages 6+).
  • Conduct hospital consults and emergency room evaluations.
  • Supervise two Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
  • Manage and treat conditions such as anxiety, psychotic, developmental, affective, personality, eating, and organic disorders.
  • Utilize therapeutic interventions, including family therapy, pharmacotherapy, group therapy, restraint application, and seclusion therapy.
  • Participate in voluntary commitments and emergency response situations as needed.
  • Document patient care in Cerner EMR.
  • Collaborate with security teams to maintain a safe environment.

Job Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment for inpatient adults and adolescents (ages 6+).
Conduct hospital consults and emergency room evaluations.
Supervise two Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
Manage and treat conditions such as anxiety, psychotic, developmental, affective, personality, eating, and organic disorders.
Utilize therapeutic interventions, including family therapy, pharmacotherapy, group therapy, restraint application, and seclusion therapy.
Participate in voluntary commitments and emergency response situations as needed.
Document patient care in Cerner EMR.
Collaborate with security teams to maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications

Board Certification in Psychiatry – Required.
Iowa License or IMLC certification – Required.
Minimum 2 years of inpatient psychiatric experience – Highly preferred.
Familiarity with treating a variety of psychiatric conditions and providing diverse therapeutic interventions.
Experience with adolescent and adult patient populations.

Working Hours

Schedule: PRN (as needed). Specific dates will be confirmed upon 90% completion of credentialing.
Call shifts are required and may include nightly, holiday, and 24-hour on-call duties.

Skills

Expertise in managing inpatient psychiatric care for diverse populations.
Ability to supervise and collaborate effectively with Advanced Practice Providers.
Strong documentation and EMR (Cerner) proficiency.
Effective communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environment.
Familiarity with safety protocols in inpatient psychiatric settings.
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