Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Integrity Locums
Chattanooga, TN, 37401, USA
Chattanooga, TN, 37401, USA
- Healthcare
- psychiatrist
- mental health physician
- inpatient psychiatric care
The role is for a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician providing inpatient psychiatric care including evaluations, follow-ups, discharges, and weekend rounding. The physician will manage a caseload of 24+ patients daily, administering psychotropic medications and working with nursing and mental health staff. The position requires flexibility for on-call duties and use of the Wellsky EMR system at an inpatient facility.
Coverage Needed
- February 2, 2026 - May 1, 2026
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, flexible with hours
- On Call: Yes, part of call pool, 5 PM - 8 AM
Clinical Details
- Facility Type: Inpatient
- Patient Load: 30 patients per day
- Age of Patients: 12+
- Case Load: Both new admits and follow-ups
- Clinical Duties: Initial psychiatric evaluations, follow-ups, discharges, and weekend on-site rounding
- Drugs Administered: Psychotropics
- EMR System: Wellsky
- Support Staff: Nursing and mental health clinicians
Requirements
- Board Status: BC/BE
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
- Experience: Will accept experience over fellowship
- Active TN License
- Willingness to see 24+ patients a day




