Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Washington

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This Job at a Glance

  • Job Reference Id: ORD-217765-MD-WA

  • Title: MD

  • Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

  • Shift Type: Day Shift

  • Assignment Type: Inpatient

  • Call Required: No

  • Board Certification Required: Yes

  • Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This state hospital operates as an inpatient psychiatric facility providing structured mental health services for adult patients requiring ongoing treatment. The facility maintains clinical support staff to ensure continuity of care within a dedicated inpatient environment, with a census of 28-30 patients. Credentialing for this assignment is estimated to take 4-6 weeks, and all travel expenses are covered. Locum tenens coverage is sought while a permanent clinician is identified.

About the Facility Location

Washington state offers a range of attractions and recreational opportunities suited to diverse interests. The region encompasses natural landmarks, outdoor activities, and cultural venues accessible across various communities. Clinicians on assignment will find resort destinations, shopping outlets, and state parks available throughout the broader region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for adults within a state hospital inpatient setting, with each patient seen once per week. No EMR is utilized for this assignment, and no call requirements are associated with this position. A Washington state medical license, board certification, and prescriptive authority are required.


Additional Job Details

  • Case Load/PPD: 28-30

  • Support Staff: Full Clinical Support Team

  • Patient Population: Adults

  • Call Ratio/Schedule: N/A

  • Location Type: On-Site

  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

  • Government: No

  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

  • Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions

  • Average Length of Stay: 190 days or more

  • Census: 28-30

  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable

  • Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable


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