Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Boston, Massachusetts

LocumTenens.com; Spencer (MA); Vor Ort; USD 230.000 - 270.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LocumTenens.com seeks a psychiatrist for an inpatient assignment in Boston, MA to provide comprehensive adult psychiatric care in a structured unit. The role offers Monday-Friday day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week, with no call or weekend coverage, and an expected average length of stay of 10–12 days.

Responsibilities include initial evaluations, ongoing medication management for dual diagnosis and detox, and thorough documentation in collaboration with social workers, psychiatrists, NPs,

Qualifikationen

• Prescriptive authority required
• Board certification required: negotiable

Aufgaben

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients in a structured unit.
• Manage medications for patients with dual diagnosis and detox.
• Maintain thorough documentation and coordinate with facility staff to support patient care.
• No call and no weekend coverage; 40 hours per week.

Jobbeschreibung

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-214895-MD-MA
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient facility provides comprehensive psychiatric services for adult patients requiring acute mental health treatment. The facility operates with established protocols for psychiatric evaluation and medication management within a structured therapeutic environment. Modern documentation systems are maintained to support effective psychiatric care delivery for patients with an average length of stay of 10-12 days.

About the Facility Location

Boston offers a range of attractions for clinicians on assignment, including Boston Common, the Public Garden with its Swan Boats, Fenway Park, TD Garden, and the New England Aquarium. Visitors may explore distinctive neighborhoods such as Back Bay and the East End, with access to walking trails, museums, shopping, dining, and theater. Historical tours and boat charters are among the additional options available for those seeking guided experiences throughout the city.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients during Monday-Friday day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week, with no call requirements or weekend coverage. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for patients presenting with dual diagnosis and detox conditions, with an average length of stay of 10-12 days. The clinician will maintain thorough documentation and collaborate with facility staff to support effective inpatient care delivery.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Support Staff:Social Workers, Psychiatrists, NPs, Admin
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:Dual diagnosis, detox
• Average Length of Stay:10-12 days
• Census:Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time:Not applicable