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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
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/05/14
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
(2) Board Certified or Board Eligible Locum Tenen Psychiatrists to provide coverage for 6 months with the option to extend. Must have at least 6 months experience. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. No Call. Inpatient and Outpatient. Responsible for patients in the mental health outpatient clinic & inpatient unit patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Psychiatrist will supervise & teach medical residents rotating through the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic and inpatient unit. The Psychiatrist will collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and residents in performing patient evaluations & mental health treatment. Patient Care will be required for new & established veteran referrals. Such care includes examination, general history, evaluation, prescribing medications, diagnosis, treatment, etc. Must have BCLS. Site uses computerized medical records system.
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
Located in central Tucson, this hospital serves over 170,000 veterans across 8 counties in southern Arizona and and western New Mexico. The main facility is a 285-bed hospital that provides primary and specialty care in a wide variety of medical areas. The VAMC has affiliations with an impressive 70 academic institutions and is widely regarded as one of the finest medical institutions in New Mexico. In addition to its central facility, the hospital has established many specialized/outpatient locations since its inception.
Facility Location
Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for healthcare professionals in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.
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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Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day
(2) Board Certified or Board Eligible Locum Tenen Psychiatrists to provide coverage for 6 months with the option to extend. Must have at least 6 months experience. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. No Call. Inpatient and Outpatient. Responsible for patients in the mental health outpatient clinic & inpatient unit patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Psychiatrist will supervise & teach medical residents rotating through the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic and inpatient unit. The Psychiatrist will collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and residents in performing patient evaluations & mental health treatment. Patient Care will be required for new & established veteran referrals. Such care includes examination, general history, evaluation, prescribing medications, diagnosis, treatment, etc. Must have BCLS. Site uses computerized medical records system.
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
Located in central Tucson, this hospital serves over 170,000 veterans across 8 counties in southern Arizona and and western New Mexico. The main facility is a 285-bed hospital that provides primary and specialty care in a wide variety of medical areas. The VAMC has affiliations with an impressive 70 academic institutions and is widely regarded as one of the finest medical institutions in New Mexico. In addition to its central facility, the hospital has established many specialized/outpatient locations since its inception.
Facility Location
Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for healthcare professionals in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.
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.
Psychiatrist, psychiatry, mental illness, physician, healthcare, health care, mental health, medication, medical, doctor, locum tenens