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

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatry-Addiction
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Plattsburgh, New York, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/03/16
Job Category
Physician
Profession
Psychiatry - Adult
Specialty

Shift
8 Hour/Day
Duration
Ongoing
Start Date
ASAP
Pay Rate
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Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
Inpatient psychiatrists needed for 18 bed adult unit. December 10- January 4. Full time, plus 1:4 nightly call rotation. Board certified and board eligible candidates eligible. Inpatient experience required within the last 5 years. Working with one other psychiatrist seeing up to 12 patients per day plus ER consults as needed. Physician duties include admissions, discharges and med management. GREAT RATES and excellent summer location. Travel and lodging provided! This will go fast, 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.
Required Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications
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About the Facility
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Facility Location
Nestled in the Adirondacks, Plattsburgh is about as idyllic as upstate New York could possibly get, offering gorgeous views of the mountains and Lake Champlain. The city has a great beach ideal for taking in the scenery, as well as copious fishing and aquatic sports options. The recently renovated Waterfront Park highlights the natural splendor of the lake and offers picnic and recreation possibilities for everyone. Hikers thrive in Plattsburgh, with access to climbing, mountain biking and hiking of all difficulty levels in the Adirondacks.

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.