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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 Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/02/14
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

This is a Psychiatry need in gorgeous Savannah The site will accept either a Board Certified or Eligible provider Must have a current BLS and DEA The hours worked will be 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri There will be pager call required(1:4) and then some minimal call back may be required as well. Patients per day will be 8-1 per day.

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.

About the Facility
Having opened its doors in 1940, this hospital offers high quality medical services to service men and women in the Great Fort Stewart area and beyond, offering a wealth of primary care and specialty services to its patients, including dermatology, podiatry and chiropractic care, among others. The facility also provides a wide range of outpatient services such as clinical dietetics and behavioral health programs. In addition to its main location, the hospital provides services at three sister facilities in the area.

Facility Location
Fort Stewart sits aside the beautiful Canoochee River, one of the nation's most beautiful blackwater rivers. The Cannoochee is revered for its great fishing. Fort Stewart's close proximity to Savannah means residents and visitors are never short of entertainment, shopping and dining options. Savannah boasts some of the best living in the South, with many beautiful parks, historic homes and world class restaurants. Fort Stewart locales also flock to the beaches of Jekyll Island during leisure time.

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.

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