Physician / Psychiatry / Tennessee / Locum tenens / Psychiatrist needed ASAP in Tennessee for rounding plus call Job
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Not Specified, TN, USA
Not Specified, TN, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- psychiatrist locum tenens
- psychiatry physician job
- inpatient behavioral health
This locum tenens psychiatrist position in Tennessee involves inpatient behavioral health care, including patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and weekend rounding with shared call duties. The assignment is for three months starting February 2026, offering a predictable schedule, competitive pay, paid travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage. It is ideal for board-certified or eligible psychiatrists seeking short-term work with schedule stability in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting.
Location: Tennessee Facility Type: Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital Specialty: Psychiatry Physician Assignment Length: 3 months Start Date: February 2, 2026 (with potential for extension through May 1, 2026 and beyond) Compensation & Benefits Competitive locum tenens pay (rate discussed upfront and aligned with experience) Paid travel and lodging Malpractice insurance with tail coverage Dedicated locum support team Schedule & Flexibility Predictable inpatient schedule designed for better worklife balance Call is shared as part of a call pool Call hours: 5:00 PM 8:00 AM Includes weekend on-site rounding and call Ideal for psychiatrists seeking a short-term assignment with schedule stability and the option to extend Clinical Responsibilities Initial psychiatric evaluations Follow-up inpatient visits Patient discharges Weekend inpatient rounding Average census of 2430 patients per day Technology EMR: WellSky Efficient charting and dictation workflow Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Comfortable managing an inpatient psychiatric census Active Tennessee license (or ability to obtain) Up-to-date vaccination documentation required This Tennessee locum psychiatry opportunity is well-suited for physicians seeking substantial compensation and greater control over their schedule in a supportive inpatient behavioral health setting.




