Psychiatrist Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Central Georgia

Jobtome; Irwinton (GA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist for an immediate, ongoing locum tenens outpatient assignment in Georgia. The clinician will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services to patients of all ages, on-site, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including 60-minute initial evaluations.

Responsibilities include medication management and ongoing follow-up visits (30 minutes each). Prescriptive authority is required; there is no call or weekend coverage, and the team includes

Qualifications

• Board certification in psychiatry is required.
• Active medical license in Georgia or eligibility to obtain one.
• Prescriptive authority is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes).
• Provide medication management.
• Deliver ongoing follow-up care (30 minutes per visit).
• Treat patients of all ages in outpatient settings.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Outpatient psychiatry

All ages care

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

MD/DO

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-223538-MD-GA- Title: MD- Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing- Shift Type: Day Shift- Assignment Type: Outpatient- Call Required: No- Board Certification Required: Yes- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This established behavioral health facility delivers comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services within a collaborative clinical environment. The facility is supported by a team of psychiatrists and psychiatric/behavioral health support staff to ensure continuity of care and strong administrative function. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

About the Facility Location

The surrounding region offers a range of year-round activities, including outdoor recreation, local cultural attractions, and opportunities to explore the area's natural landscapes and heritage. Visitors on assignment will find regional amenities that support both professional and recreational interests throughout their stay.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for a patient population spanning all ages, working day shifts Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes per evaluation), providing medication management, and delivering ongoing follow-up care (30 minutes per visit) for patients presenting with conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia/psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and related outpatient psychiatric conditions. Consistent scheduling and continuity of care are priorities for this assignment. No call or weekend coverage is required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 8?12 patients/day
• Support Staff: psychiatrists and psychiatric/behavioral-health support staff.
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia/psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and other outpatient psychiatric conditions
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 30 minutes per follow-up appointment
• Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation

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