Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient FacilityinSomerville,NJ

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Jackson, MS, 39200, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Flexible locum schedule starting April 27 with dedicated concierge support. Locum psychiatrist for inpatient adult behavioral health in Somerville, NJ. Day shift, full-time (40 hrs/week), on-site; assignment starts April 27 and is open-ended/locums. Call coverage and consultation-liaison duties required. - MD or DO with active state medical license - Board certification or eligible (negotiable) - Experience managing adult inpatient psychiatry and consult-liaison - Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain) - Ability to work onsite full time and take call
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This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-MD-NJ

Title: MD

Dates Needed: April 27th Onwards

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: Yes

Board Certification Required: Negotiable

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility The Regional Medical Center operates as a comprehensive healthcare facility providing specialized psychiatric services through a dedicated inpatient behavioral health unit. The facility maintains modern documentation systems and established protocols for psychiatric care delivery, offering both inpatient psychiatric treatment and consultation liaison services to support the broader medical hospital operations. About the Facility Location The region offers year-round activities and outdoor recreation opportunities. Regional attractions include various entertainment options and cultural activities. The area provides access to coastal destinations and recreational facilities for residents and visitors seeking diverse experiences. About the Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will evaluate, manage, treat, and discharge psychiatric patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit while maintaining the ability to manage complex psychiatric conditions. The clinician must work collaboratively with treatment teams and may be asked to provide coverage for consultation liaison services to the medical hospital. Daily responsibilities include seeing patients, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and ensuring continuity of care through detailed documentation and coordination with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 12-14

Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions and consultation liaison services

Average Length of Stay: Variable based on patient complexity and treatment needs

Census: Variable based on facility capacity

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols for inpatient psychiatric unit

Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for inpatient admissions

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