Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
Location: Waco, Texas
Description: Staff Care is at present looking to employ Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens right now, this vacancy will be reside in Texas. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: 08/12/2013Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
Locum Tenen Board Certified or! Board Eligible Psychiatrist to cover as soon as credentialed for 6 months with the option to extend another 6 months. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Shall also include evening &/or weekend & holiday on-call services as required. If overtime is required, prior approval must be received. Inpatient & Outpatient coverage. See approximately 14 to 20 patients per day or approximately 10 inpatients per day. Work with a team as a team member for an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, comprised of a variety of clinicians including psychologists, social workers, & registered nurses. Answer routine consults with 2 hours, answer emergency consults within 1 hour, serve as Attending Physician for psychiatric & substance abuse patients. Perform Compensation & Pension exams. Complete progress notes using the computerized medical records system. Provide supervision for Psychiatry residents & medical students. BCLS.
A psychiatrist ! (locum tenens) is a mental health professional, who focuses on! preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. After completing medical school, a psychiatrist must also complete a one year internship and three additional years of specialized training as a psychiatric resident. In the treatment of mental illness, a psychiatrist is licensed to prescribe medication. Some conditions requiring medication include; depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. A psychiatrist evaluates patients with mental illness and, in cases where medication is subscribed, often practices medication management.
Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.
About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation! 's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year.
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This vacancy will be started on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:24:49 GMT
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