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Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

BAS Healthcare

Davenport (IA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Iowa seeks a locum Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for PRN coverage in an inpatient behavioral health setting. The role involves diagnosing, performing assessments, and managing care for a diverse patient demographic. Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice coverage are included.

Qualifications

  • Licensed NP/PA with experience in behavioral health.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Experience in diagnosing and managing psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and perform psychiatric assessments.
  • Manage ongoing care and prescribe medications.
  • Coordinate care with supervising psychiatrist.

Skills

Diagnosis
Psychiatric Assessments
Physicals
Care Coordination
Addiction Education/Management

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Location: Eastern Iowa, the unique city center for arts and culture in the Quad Cities. Its restaurants, breweries, live music, baseball, ice skating, galleries and independent films are popular with young professionals, families and explorers looking for a unique urban experience along the Mississippi River. Opportunity available in other parts of Iowa as well.

Facility: Comprehensive medical center with a network of healthcare providers offering a wide range of services.
Opportunity:
  • Looking for a locum NP/PA to provide PRN coverage!
  • PRN: 7-5 shifts; Call schedule: 5p-8a
  • Call rotation: 1:3
  • No weekends!
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health, Hospital Consults
  • Average number of patients per day: 10-15
  • Patient Age Demographic: Adolescent - Geriatric
  • Total number of beds: 28 adult, 8 adolescent
  • Child/adolescent ages to be seen: 8-17
  • Ages 8+
  • PA will be working autonomously
  • Supervising Physician present during assignment: YES, in some instances, the psychiatrist is remote via telehealth
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Level III Trauma
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30-90 days
  • Disorders Treated:
    • Mood Disorders
    • Psychotic Disorders
    • Substance-Related Disorders
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Personality Disorders
    • Delirium, Dementia, and Cognitive Disorders
    • Life Cycle and Adjustment Disorders
    • Childhood Disorders that Persist into Adolescent and Adulthood
    • Somatoform and Factitious Disorders
  • Required Duties:
    • Diagnose
    • Performing Admission Histories and Psychiatric Assessments
    • Performing Physicals
    • Performing Rounds
    • Ordering and Interpreting Diagnostic Studies
    • Prescribing Medications
    • Managing Ongoing Care Through Consultation with the Psychiatrist
    • Ordering Referrals
    • Administrative Duties
    • Coordination of Care
    • Addiction Education/Management
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
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