Psychiatry Physician

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and lodging covered

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in New York is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for an inpatient adult mental health care locum tenens assignment. You will evaluate patients, formulate treatment plans, and manage care within an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include working weekday shifts from evening to early morning, collaborating with hospital teams, ensuring protocol compliance, and supporting patient recovery and safety.

Qualifications

• Active New York medical license required.
• BLS and DEA certification required.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans for inpatients.
• Manage patient care within an inpatient setting and ensure protocol compliance.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and communicate effectively.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication

Independent work

Adaptability to hospital protocols

Education

MD/DO

BLS certification

DEA registration

Job description

Role:

Psychiatry Physician providing inpatient adult mental health care on a locum tenens basis.

Responsibilities:

Deliver psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, and manage patient care within an inpatient setting. Ensure compliance with facility protocols and maintain effective communication with healthcare teams.

Qualifications:

Active New York medical license, minimum 1 year of experience, BLS and DEA certification. Prior inpatient psychiatric experience is required.

Skills:

Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, ability to work independently, and adaptability to hospital protocols.

Key Duties:

Cover inpatient adult psychiatry needs, work weekdays with shifts from evening to early morning, and contribute to patient recovery and safety.

Additional Info:

Credentialing takes 4-6 weeks. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive support

• including travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance arrangements.