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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 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/01/14
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Psychiatrist needed for ACTT team in North Carolina to start as soon as possible. Provider must have active North Carolina license and Medicaid number for billing. Will be providing ACTT services to adult and geriatric patients. Med management and consults will be the main treatment responsibilities when traveling to patient homes. There will be a full support staff available for provider. Must be experienced with adult and geriatric patients. Coverage needed day a week, office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Call for more 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
Must have active NC license.

Preferred Qualifications
Comfortable with ACTT services.

Facility Location
With almost 300,000 residents, Greensboro is North Carolina’s third-largest city. Attractions include the Eastern Music Festival, Blandwood Mansion, Center City Park, the Greensboro Children's Museum, and a number of historic theaters. Green-friendly Greensboro is a member of the Clean Cities Hall of Fame and is currently constructing an ambitious, multi-million dollar "greenway loop" system of paths, outdoor classrooms, and art show-spaces around its downtown area.

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.

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