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Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/27/17
Job Category

Physician

Profession

Psychiatry - Adult

Specialty

Shift

Weekends

Duration

3 Months

Start Date

ASAP

Pay Rate

$140.00 - $155.00

Job Description & Requirements

Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens

Inpatient coverage for adult Psychiatrist in North Carolina. Coverage needed for weekend coverage. The physician will see adult patients; perform evaluations, consults and medication management. The Psychiatrist will be using Cerner electronic medical records. Must be board certified with active North Carolina license. Call Staff Care today if you would like to hear more about this opportunity.

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.

Required Qualifications

Will be using electronic medical records.

Preferred Qualifications

Must be board certified.

About the Facility

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Facility Location

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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. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.