Psychiatry - Geriatrics Physician

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist for a locum tenens position in Ayer, MA. The role involves providing inpatient care for geriatric patients, supervising support staff, and managing admissions. The schedule includes weekdays with in-house call responsibilities. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered.

Benefits

Travel covered

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Qualifications

• Must have an active MA license and board certification.
• Familiarity with various psychiatric disorders required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in an inpatient setting for geriatric patients.
• Supervise APPs and manage patient admissions.

Skills

Geriatric Psychiatry

Involuntary commitments

Seclusion therapy

Restraint application

Education

Active MA License

BC

Job description

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty: Geriatric Psychiatry
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Ayer, MA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jan 15, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 830a-5p
• Call Schedule: week and weeknight
• Call Type: In-House
• Call Volume: 2-3/week; 0-1/weeknight
• Patient Volume: 10
• Patient Demographics: Geriatric
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: RN-CNA, MS-LCSW and Psych-NP
• Case Mix/Skills: - Disorders: Anxiety, Affective, ADD/ADHD, Personality, Eating, Development, Psychotic and Organic disorders. - Familiarity With: Involuntary commitments, Seclusion therapy & Restraint application.
• Procedures Required: None
• Beds in the Dept: 20
• EMR: Meditech
• Required to Supervise APPs: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered

Requirements:

• Active MA License
• BC