VA Facility Needs a Locum Tenens Psychiatrist

Weatherby Healthcare; Virginia; On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking an adult inpatient psychiatry locum tenens physician to support a Virginia facility. The position involves caring for adults in an inpatient unit with a rotating on-call schedule and a steady patient flow.

Expected duties include admitting and discharging patients, coordinating with the psychiatry team, and maintaining high clinical standards. Weatherby provides support every step of the way and handles travel arrangements.

Qualifications

• Adult inpatient psychiatry unit responsibility.
• Evaluating and treating adult patients in an inpatient setting.
• Locum tenens assignment support and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Work Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm with 1 weekend per month on call.
• Manage 10–12 patients per day in an adult inpatient psychiatry unit.
• Oversee admissions and discharges; typical daily census 30–36 patients across 3 psychiatrists.

Skills

Inpatient Psychiatry

Adult Patients

Locum Tenens

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