Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team in an acute psychiatric unit located in Palmer, AK. This locum tenens position offers an exciting opportunity to provide clinical care while supervising advanced practice providers. You will engage with a diverse patient population, addressing various psychiatric conditions, and benefit from travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance coverage. This role is perfect for a dedicated psychiatrist looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to work in a collaborative setting while enjoying the natural beauty of Alaska.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Qualifications

• Active AK medical license required for practice.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise APPs and provide clinical care in an inpatient setting.
• Manage psychiatric disorders and pharmacotherapy.

Skills

Psychiatry

Pharmacotherapy

Involuntary commitments

Restraint application

Education

Active AK License

BC/BE

BLS Certification

Tools

Medhost

Job description

Job Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Palmer, AK
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Feb 16 - May 16, 2025
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: TBD
- Preferred: 7 days on, 7 days off
• Call Schedule: TBD
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Phone Consult: 1
• Patient Volume: 12
• Ratio of Follow-ups to New Evaluations: 2:10
• Admission: 0-1
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: 2 RNs, 3 NP/PAs, 3 tech MAs
• Required Procedures:
- Anxiety, Affective, ADD/ADHD, Personality, Psychotic & Organic Disorders
- Familiarity With: Involuntary commitments & Restraint application.
- Pharmacotherapy
• Beds in the Dept: 16
• Trauma Level: IV
• EMR: Medhost
• Other Info: An acute psychiatric unit/institute & a long-term psychiatric facility.
• Required to Supervise APPs: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:
• Active AK License
• BC/BE
• BLS