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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 Yucca Valley, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 6/28/17
Job Category

Physician

Profession

Psychiatry - Adult

Specialty

Shift

Part Time

Duration

6 Months

Start Date

ASAP

Pay Rate

$140.00 - $155.00

Job Description & Requirements

Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens

Psychiatrist needed for 2 days per week in Southern California for outpatient only opportunity. Flexible days and housing & mileage paid. Please contact Staff Care for additional details.

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

Board Certified / Board Eligible

Preferred Qualifications

Call for details.

About the Facility

Call for details.

Facility Location

Ideally situated within the Los Angeles metropolitan area, this region is home to world-class shopping, top-rate entertainment and easy access to the nearby mountains, lakes, desert and beach areas. With tree-lined boulevards, beautiful parklands and gardens, and a year-round mild climate, this region of Southern California is filled with an abundance of opportunities.

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.