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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 Ithaca, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/04/17
Job Category
Physician
Profession
Psychiatry - Adult
Specialty
Shift
8 Hour/Day
Duration
Ongoing
Start Date
ASAP
Pay Rate
$140.00 - $155.00
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
Board Certified psychiatrist needed inpatient duties at 20 bed psychiatry unit in Ithaca. April start for ongoing coverage as facility recruits new providers. Seven to eight patient caseload with basic duties including admissions, discharges and daily rounding. 1:6 call available if desired. Great rates with travel and lodging provided. Call Staff Care today for more information!
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.
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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.