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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 Pleasanton, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/18/14
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Psychiatrist Needed! An established community mental health facility with multiple sites around the Bay area of California is looking for a psychiatrist 12 hours per week to start, with an option to grow into multiple days per week. The mental health physician will be part of a treatment team to help patients transition to critical mental health care to everyday living. The step down program will allow the physician 30 to 45 minutes for a medication check and over an hour for an evaluation. The psychiatrist will be available by phone, but not emergency Call. Psychiatrist can start as soon as possible, and credentialing can be completed in as little as two days. For more information please contact Staff Care.

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
All candidates must be comfortable performing vitals for each patient, and working in a team atmosphere. Experience with electronic medical records with complete records is a must for the facility's standards.

Facility Location
The San Francisco Bay Area is a favorite destination for anyone who thrives on fun, excitement and endless variety. Enjoy plenty of urban pleasures in “The City by the Bayâ€â€”take a cable car through the city’s historic streets, hop on a ferry to Alcatraz, explore Chinatown or feast on San Francisco’s famous cracked crab and sourdough bread. Take a short drive across the Bay Bridge and you’ll find yourself in Oakland, an intriguing destination filled with endless cultural, outdoor and sporting pleasures, a scenic yacht-dotted waterfront and a charming downtown area. No matter where you go in the Bay Area, you’re never far from Northern California’s natural beauty, including the Napa Valley wine region, scenic redwood groves and quite country trails and meadows.

Job Benefits
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;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.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation #39;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.

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