Psychiatrist Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Columbus, Nebraska

Jobtome; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome invites applications for an on-site Locum Tenens MD in Columbus, Nebraska. This outpatient psychiatry role runs Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours weekly with 8 hours of administrative time.

Responsibilities include initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes) and follow-up visits (30 minutes) across all ages. Prescriptive authority is required; no call coverage is needed during the six-month assignment with housing and travel support.

Qualifications

• Prescriptive authority is required for all clinicians considered.
• Board Certification is negotiable.
• Locum Tenens assignment duration is approximately six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for all ages on-site.
• Conduct new patient evaluations (60 minutes) and follow-ups (30 minutes).
• No call coverage required for this assignment.
• Work Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with 8 hours of admin time.

Skills

Prescriptive Authority

Outpatient Psychiatry

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-223435-MD-NE- Title: MD- Dates Needed: October 12, 2026 - April 16, 2026- Shift Type: Day Shift- Assignment Type: Outpatient- Call Required: No- Board Certification Required: Negotiable- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This outpatient psychiatric facility delivers mental health services to a patient population spanning all ages within a structured clinical environment. The facility is able to complete credentialing in less than 30 days, supporting a timely transition into clinical practice. Locum tenens coverage is sought for an initial period of approximately six months, with transportation and housing costs covered for the assignment.

About the Facility Location

Columbus, Nebraska and the surrounding Platte County region offer a range of recreational and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. Visitors may enjoy thoroughbred racing at Columbus Races, water recreation at Pawnee Plunge Water Park and Lake North, and green spaces such as Gerrard Park. The area also features cultural institutions including the Platte County Historical Society and Museum, as well as community amenities such as the Columbus Public Library and Central Community College.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for a patient population spanning all ages, working day shifts Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, plus 8 hours of dedicated administrative time, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting new patient psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes per initial evaluation) and follow-up appointments (30 minutes per visit) for patients across all age groups. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Prescriptive authority is required for all clinicians considered for this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Outpatient psychiatric conditions, all ages
• 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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