Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Central Iowa

Weatherby Healthcare; Maxwell (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage in central Iowa. This role requires managing a full-time schedule, overseeing a diverse patient population while ensuring high-quality mental health care. Ideal candidates will possess active prescriptive authority and have a proven record in patient management.

Qualifications

• Psychiatrist with active prescriptive authority.
• Board certified and licensed in the state of Iowa.
• Experience with diverse patient populations across all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans for patients.
• Manage a case load of 12 patients.
• Participate in periodic on-call duties.

Skills

Patient Management

Mental Health Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

About the facility

A large hospital is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

The facility is located in central Iowa.

About the clinician's workday

The schedule is Monday - Friday or 7 Days a Week IP Rounding.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 12
• Patient population: All Ages
• Call ratio/schedule: 1:3, will take call every third day while on shift
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Census: 26

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