Locums Psychiatry Need in Idaho
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Public/Community Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Inpatient Outpatient
Location Idaho, Idaho, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/04/24
  • Coverage Needed:
    • August 5, 2024 - ongoing
    • 6+ months
    • 7 on / 7 off; 12 hour shifts
    • 3-4 24 hour call shifts per 7 days on
  • Clinical Information:
    • Adult inpatient psych has 2 units totaling 37 beds divided between 2 physicians and 2-3 residents, no APPs currently
    • 37 total adult beds
    • Census: Up to 37, typically 30+
    • Average length of stay: 5-7 days
    • Average number of patients rounding on per day: 15-18
    • Average number of patients admitted per day: Varies widely based upon bed availability, daily discharges, etc
      • Currently no provider capacity-based caps in place
    • There is a consult service averaging around 3 new consults per day plus follow ups
      • Also varies widely and no caps in place
    • Family practice managing H&P’s
    • Average Adult admissions 5-7, daily discharges 4-5, but peak we can see 8-10 admissions, 6-8 discharges