Physician

LocumTenens.com; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, a physician staffing leader, seeks an MD to work on an inpatient psychiatric unit in New Jersey. The clinician will evaluate and treat adult patients, see 12-14 per day, and coordinate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Day shifts Monday through Friday with call coverage; board certification negotiable and active NJ licensure with prescriptive authority required for this locum assignment.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey medical licensure with prescriptive authority.
• Board certification is negotiable.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, manage, treat and discharge psychiatric patients on an inpatient unit.
• See 12–14 patients daily and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• May provide coverage for consultation-liaison services to the medical hospital.

Education

New Jersey licensure with prescriptive authority

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-210578-MD-NJ
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: April 27 – Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This medical center operates as a comprehensive healthcare facility providing specialized psychiatric services through a dedicated inpatient behavioral health unit. The facility maintains modern documentation systems and established protocols for psychiatric care delivery. This medical center offers both inpatient psychiatric treatment and consultation liaison services to support broader medical hospital operations.

About the Facility Location

This area offers proximity to regional attractions and recreational activities. The region features local establishments and community venues. The area hosts community events including bike races and parades, with additional recreational activities available at regional locations and grasslands areas.

About the Clinician’s Workday

The psychiatrist will evaluate, manage, treat, and discharge psychiatric patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit during day shifts Monday through Friday with call coverage requirements. Clinical responsibilities include seeing 12-14 patients daily, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and ensuring continuity of care through detailed documentation and coordination with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams. The clinician must work collaboratively with treatment teams and may provide coverage for consultation liaison services to the medical hospital. Board certification is negotiable, and active New Jersey licensure with prescriptive authority is required for this position serving adult patients in the inpatient setting.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 12-14
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions and consultation liaison services
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Variable