A Psychiatrist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Help in GA

Weatherby Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

Access to Weatherby Healthcare consultant 24/7

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare in Columbus, Georgia is seeking professionals for urgent backfill coverage in an inpatient acute psychiatric unit. The role involves onsite rounding from Monday to Thursday, with 24-hour remote call on weekends.

The ideal candidate should have experience with involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, and ECT. Competitive compensation and paid malpractice insurance are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with involuntary commitments and seclusion therapy preferred.
• Must have experience in ECT, pharmacotherapy, and group/family therapy.

Responsibilities

• Onsite rounding from 8:30 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday.
• 24-hour remote call on weekends.
• Provide urgent backfill coverage.

Skills

Experience with involuntary commitments

Seclusion therapy experience

ECT experience

Pharmacotherapy experience

Group/family therapy experience

Job description

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details.

• Onsite rounding 830 am - 6 pm Mon-Thu, 24-hour remote call weekends
• 12 - 16 patients seen per call shift
• Inpatient acute psychiatric unit and long-term psychiatric facility
• Specializes in anxiety, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, organic disorders
• Experience with involuntary commitments and seclusion therapy preferred
• ECT, pharmacotherapy, and group/family therapy experience preferred
• Urgent backfill coverage needed
• 9.5 hours guaranteed per onsite shift
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO