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Psychologist - (Psychology) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Public/Community 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 Big Spring, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/22/14
Job Description & Requirements
Psychologist - (Psychology) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 Hour/Day

APA approved Psychologist to provide coverage as soon as credentialed for 6 months with the option to extend. *Any state license. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Perform patient evaluations, examinations, general history, prescribing medications, diagnosis and treatment. See on average 11-13 patients per day. Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and other Psychologists and Social Workers. Must have Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Generally speaking, a psychologist(locum tenens) focuses on the study of behavior, conducting laboratory experiments, recording and analyzing case histories, and working to explain the reactions of people to objects, people and environments. These scientists often use their insights to help patients adjust to the issues that they perceive as threatening, frightening or anxiety-producing in life. Psychology is a field that is rife with room for specialization, such is the case with fields like experimental and developmental psychology.

Facility Location
This picturesque town was founded in 1882. The specific landmark is the historical spring which provided life sustaining water for the Indians, as well as the wagon trains which traveled across the arid West Texas country. Big Spring branched out and was at last incorporated in 1907. Ever since its incorporation, a great deal of improvement has been made, including the addition of state of the art suppression machines.

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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