Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Oshkosh, WI, 54901, USA
- Healthcare
- Adult Psychiatrist
- Behavioral Health
- Inpatient Psychiatry
Seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to provide inpatient behavioral health coverage for adults at Ascension Mercy Hospital, including day shifts and remote overnight call. The role involves managing a 15-bed unit with daily rounding on 8 to 12 patients and handling admissions and overnight calls. This locum opportunity offers a consistent schedule with possible cross-coverage at a nearby facility for adult psychiatric patients.
Specialty: Adult Psychiatry
Patient Population: Adults only
We are seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to provide locums inpatient Behavioral Health coverage at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI. This role includes daytime inpatient rounding with overnight call coverage. Providers may also assist with adult cross-coverage at Ascension St. Elizabeth (Appleton) as needed.
Assignment DetailsLocation: Ascension Mercy Hospital Oshkosh, WI
Patient Population: Adults only (no pediatrics)
Shift Times:
• Day Shift: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Night Call: 5:00 PM 8:00 AM (remote call)Unit Capacity: 15 beds (max census)
Average Daily Rounding Census: 8 12 adult patients
Average Admissions: 1 2 per shift
Average 5 6 calls per night
Address patient status changes, medication questions, and new admissions as needed
Calls may come from Mercy and/or adult patients at St. Elizabeth
BC/BE Psychiatrist (Adult or General Psychiatry)
Comfortable with inpatient behavioral health
Ability to cross-cover adult patients at St. Elizabeth if needed
Wisconsin license or willingness to obtain
This is an excellent locums opportunity for Adult Psychiatrists seeking a consistent schedule in a lower-volume behavioral health unit. Providers will primarily support the adult inpatient unit at Mercy Hospital with optional adult-only cross-coverage at the Appleton location.




