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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 Kingman, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/20/15
Job Description & Requirements
Psychiatrist - (Psych) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

Community mental health facility is in need of a psychiatrist to provider ongoing in-patient coverage. Physician would need to start mid-February on an ongoing basis. Psychiatrist would work with a team to perform initial evaluations, and medication check for existing patients. Facility doesn't require any Call responsibilities. If you would like more information, please call 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
Computer skills area must, specifically with electronic medical records.

Preferred Qualifications
A long term commitment from the provider is a plus.

Facility Location
Located right along famous Route 66, Kingman is a unique city and one of the last of its kind. Although many cities along Route 66 have come and gone, Kingman continues to thrive, thanks to a large number of residents and visitors. Here you’ll find museums dedicated to the city’s past, as well as modern attractions, like the Desert Diamond Distillery and various golf courses, shopping centers, and dining destinations. The city is also a short distance from other Arizona and Nevada destinations, including the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas.

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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