Locum Tenens Opportunity: Psychiatrist (Leadership Option) Near Junction, IA Join a Dynamic Team in a Rewarding Psychiatrist Role
Discover an exciting locum tenens opportunity for a Psychiatrist with an option to step into a leadership role, located near Junction, IA. This position offers a unique blend of inpatient psychiatric care, hospital consults, and ER consultations. If you're a dedicated Psychiatrist seeking a challenging and fulfilling role, this opportunity might be the ideal fit.
Schedule and Responsibilities:
- Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, approximately 8 am - 5 pm.
- Morning rounding; every third day involves managing all hospital calls and consults during regular business hours (9 am - 5 pm).
- Call Requirements:
- Occasional call every third evening and one weekend per month.
- Weekend call: 5 pm Friday to 8 am Monday. Providers may cover rounding/call, with local providers managing most evening calls from 5 pm - 8 am.
- Patient Load:
- Average of 5-12 patients per day.
- Setting:
- Inpatient Psychiatric care for adult and adolescent units.
- Hospital and ER consults.
- Note: Not open to telehealth.
Job Description:
- Certification:
- Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (with plans to test) in Psychiatry.
- Experience:
- Experience in treating patients aged 6 and up is preferred.
- Leadership Opportunity:
- Qualified and interested candidates have the option to step into a leadership role.
- Psychiatrist Group:
- Currently 1 part-time inpatient psychiatrist.
- Advanced Practice Providers:
- Psychologists:
- None in the inpatient setting.
- Documentation System/EMR:
- Utilize Cerner for efficient record-keeping.
- Trauma Level/Designation:
- Referral/Transfer Protocol:
- University of Iowa, accessible within 40 minutes by car.
- Safety/Security Measures:
- Security personnel on each campus.
- Required Treatment Disorders:
- Familiarity with a range of disorders, therapies, and interventions.
Qualifications and Application:
- Board Certification:
- Required for Psychiatry, or Board Eligible with plans to test.
- License:
- Active Iowa license or willingness to obtain is mandatory.
- Experience:
- Experience in treating patients aged 6 and up is preferred.
- Conditions/Treatments:
- Familiarity with a variety of psychiatric disorders and treatments is required.
- Leadership Interest:
- Candidates must express interest in a locum to perm arrangement.
How to Apply:
Embark on a rewarding journey by applying for Job ID . This opportunity is designed for a Psychiatrist seeking a challenging role with potential leadership responsibilities. Join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional psychiatric care in a supportive environment.
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