VA Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Psychiatrist

Weatherby Healthcare; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 277,000 - 369,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice insurance

Travel expenses paid

Housing expenses paid

Weatherby Healthcare consultant access

NALTO member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks a locum psychiatrist to cover an adult inpatient unit in Virginia. The role follows a Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm schedule with one weekend on call per month.

You will see 10–12 patients daily, with a unit census of 30–36 patients shared among three psychiatrists. Expect 1–2 admissions and discharges daily and an average stay of 5–6 days. Malpractice insurance and travel/housing are provided.

Responsibilities

• Cover adult inpatient psychiatry unit on a Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm schedule with 1 weekend on call per month.
• Provide care for 10–12 patients per day.
• Weekend on-call includes Friday 5 pm through Monday 8 am.
• Unit census of 30–36 patients split between 3 psychiatrists.
• Typically 1–2 admits and discharges per day.
• Average length of stay 5–6 days.
• Assignment details and time entry are managed via an online portal.

Job description

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way.

• Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm with 1 weekend per month on call
• 10 - 12 patients per day
• Adult inpatient psychiatry unit
• Weekend call includes Friday 5 pm through Monday 8 am
• Unit census 30 - 36 patients split between 3 psychiatrists
• Average 1 - 2 admits and discharges per day
• Average length of stay 5 - 6 days
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at http://weatherbyhealthcare.com