Physician / Psychiatry / Tennessee / Locum Tenens / Psychiatric Physician or Nurse Practitioner need in Tennessee Competitive Pay, Flexible Schedule Job
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Not Specified, TN, USA
Not Specified, TN, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- psychiatrist locum tenens
- psychiatric nurse practitioner
- inpatient behavioral health
This locum tenens position is for a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide care on an inpatient behavioral health unit in Tennessee for a 3-month assignment. Responsibilities include managing acute and sub-acute psychiatric patients, conducting assessments, medication management, and participating in treatment team meetings. The role offers competitive pay, scheduling flexibility, and requires documentation and vaccination compliance.
Facility Type: Inpatient Behavioral Health Acute & Sub-Acute Adult Psychiatric Unit Specialty: Psychiatrist (Preferred) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Location: Tennessee Assignment Dates: December 29, 2025 March 29, 2026 Commitment: Full 3-month assignment required Why Providers Choose This Assignment: This Tennessee inpatient psychiatry locum opportunity offers strong compensation, a defined 3-month assignment, and potential scheduling flexibility, making it ideal for providers seeking excellent pay and a more predictable, balanced schedule without a long-term commitment. Schedule & Call Details: Call: Potential for weeknight call Weekend Call: Potential for one weekend per month Final Call Schedule: Still being determined, allowing for discussion and flexibility Clinical Responsibilities Rounding on adults through geriatric patients Managing acute and sub-acute inpatient psychiatric cases Conducting daily patient assessments and medication management Attending treatment team meetings (Monday, Wednesday, Friday approximately 1 hour each) Managing new and established patients Completing all required documentation and charting Charting / Dictation WellSky Additional Requirements Vaccination documentation required This role is well-suited for psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners looking for competitive locum pay, schedule flexibility, and a clearly defined assignment in a Tennessee inpatient setting.




