Locum Psychiatrist needed inVA
Austin, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary Up to $220.00 hourly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient
Location Suffolk, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/14/25

Location: Suffolk, VA
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4 PM + weekend call
Weekend Call Requirements: Friday 4 PM - Monday 7:59 AM

Position Overview

Seeking a Locum Psychiatrist specializing in Behavioral Medicine to provide inpatient psychiatric coverage while a current psychiatrist is on leave. Additional vacation coverage will be needed in the coming months.

Open Dates:

  • April 11
  • April 14-18
  • May-July (dates coming soon)

Job Details

  • Practice Setting: Inpatient Adult Psychiatric Facility
  • Patient Load: 8 patients per day on weekdays; 16-20 patients per day on weekends
  • Total Beds: 54
  • Psychiatrists in Group: 3
  • EMR: Epic
  • Referral/Transfer Protocol: Managed through Conduit Access Center in OH
  • Safety Measures: Locked facility, CPI-trained staff, campus police rounding, emergency code system

Required Expertise

  • Treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Affective Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, and Organic Disorders
  • Familiarity with Involuntary Commitments, Seclusion Therapy, Pharmacotherapy, and Restraint Application
  • Patient Demographics: Adults (18+)
  • Board Certified in Psychiatry
  • Active VA Medical License
  • 100% Clean Background