Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Colorado

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Colorado
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Colorado!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-217666-MD-CO
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - November
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital provides structured psychiatric care for children and adolescents in a multidisciplinary treatment environment. The facility supports a manageable patient census with an emphasis on continuity of care and coordinated treatment delivery. A multidisciplinary treatment team is in place to support clinical operations and patient care.

The facility is located approximately two hours south of Denver, CO.

The clinician will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for an average daily census of approximately 8 adolescent patients, working 40 hours per week during day shift hours. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, multidisciplinary team meetings, family collaboration, and participation in admissions and discharges, averaging approximately one admission and one discharge per week. The clinician will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and prescriptive authority are required; no call obligations are associated with this position.

• Case Load/PPD: 8–10 patients/day
• Support Staff: Multidisciplinary treatment team
• Patient Population: Children
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, PTSD, Behavioral Dysregulation
• Average Length of Stay: 8 weeks
• Census: 8
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

About LocumTenens.com

The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.

LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

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