Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Coastal Georgia

Job description

About the facility

This inpatient facility provides structured psychiatric services for an adult patient population within a dedicated clinical environment. The facility maintains established protocols and a multidisciplinary support team to facilitate continuity of inpatient psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

About the facility location

The state offers a range of regional attractions, including outdoor recreation, natural landscapes, and year-round activities. Clinicians on assignment will find opportunities for leisure and exploration throughout the region, with access to state parks, cultural venues, and local markets.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population on-site, working 10-hour day shifts with night call coverage required. Call coverage is scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and weekends. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for a daily patient volume of 20 patients. On-site support staff include nurses, techs, and social workers.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20 patients per day
• Support staff: Nurses, techs, and social workers
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: M,W,F + weekends
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: 20 patients per day

Your dedicated recruiter

Katie McCuen

Call / Text: (678) 690-7356
Email: kmccuen@locumtenens.com

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