Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

MDstaffers
Tacoma, WA, 98401, USA

Healthcare
Full-time
psychiatry
mental health
patient care

Our job summary

A Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician provides patient-centered care in an inpatient setting, performing diagnostic assessments and developing treatment plans for mentally ill patients. This role involves leading and supervising multidisciplinary medical and nursing teams, reviewing patient progress, and managing admission and discharge processes. The position offers a full-time locum opportunity with flexible hours, competitive pay, and no required on-call duties.

MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist in Tacoma, WA. For more information, please apply or call 90-STAFF.

Job Description

The Psychiatrist is responsible for guiding the multi-disciplinary treatment teams dedicated to promoting recovery in an inpatient environment. The physician will provide patient-centered care while building last relationships to ensure that patients receive the best care possible. This position offers a complete work-life balance by offering competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and no required supplemental hours, like call or weekends.

Details:

• Full-time, locum position

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

• Average 20 patients per day

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments of patients to create treatment plans

• Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate work of medical and nursing staff

• Review treatment plans, clerical records, diagnoses, and patient-release proposals

• Examine and evaluate patients for admission or discharge

• Develop and review release plans or continued inpatient status

• Examine, diagnose, and prescribe treatment for mentally ill patients

• Prepare reports on treatment programs, hospital policy, and patient progress

• No call required

Benefits:

• Excellent pay rate

• Convenient weekly direct deposits

• Comprehensive malpractice insurance

• Professional healthcare staffing experts that guide you through the entire locum process

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

• Valid Washington medical license

• Active DEA

MDstaffers Commitment to Excellence

We are committed to developing lasting relationships with our candidates. You are an expert at medical care, we are experts in healthcare staffing. Let us use our expertise and resources to find the right opportunity for you.

• Our services are provided at no cost to our candidates

• We have knowledgeable recruiters that cater to your career preferences

• We assist with scheduling interviews and provide resources to simplify the licensing process

• We facilitate the negotiation of your salary and terms of contract

• Our experienced Support Services Department streamlines the credentialing process

To immediately speak with one of our Recruiters please call 90-STAFF.

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MDstaffers is a proud member of NAPR and NALTO.

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