Locums (Evenings/Weekends/Flexible Scheduling) – Knoxville, Tennessee, Psychiatric NP/PA Job

Locums – Knoxville, Tennessee, Psychiatric NP/PA Job

Clinical Role:

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• Locum tenens opportunity

• Seeking a board certified or board eligible psychiatric nurse practitioner or physician assistant

• Some post-training experience as an APP is required

• ASAP–ongoing

• On-site coverage required

• Flexible scheduling – approximately two-hour shifts

• Available scheduling options (work a minimum of 4 hours a week; maximum of 8-10 hours a week):

  • Mondays or Wednesdays: shifts within the 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. window

  • Fridays: shifts within the 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. window

  • Weekends: anytime

  • Evenings: any day

• Conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and provide in-person monitoring during Spravato® (esketamine nasal spray) treatment sessions

• Structured outpatient setting with small patient cohorts

• Typical session size: 3–4 patients

• Opportunity to participate in innovative depression treatment programs

• Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and determine eligibility for Spravato treatment

• Prescribe Spravato and/or document clinical notes in the EMR

• Provide on-site clinical support during dosing sessions

• Monitor patients throughout the required observation period

• Perform vital sign checks, safety assessments, and symptom monitoring

• Complete accurate, timely documentation

• Coordinate with operations teams and partner therapist offices

• Maintain a calm, safe, and supportive treatment environment

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted DEA registration

• Willingness to associate DEA registration with partner site locations as needed

• Comfortable managing outpatient monitoring and clinical changes

• Strong documentation skills and adherence to treatment protocols

• Willingness to complete required Spravato REMS training

• Psychiatry experience preferred

• Experience with Spravato, ketamine, esketamine, TMS, infusion therapy, or patient monitoring preferred, but not required

• Previous Spravato experience is not required

• UHC/Optum network participation is a plus

Area Information:

• Located in Knoxville, Tennessee

• Enjoy dining, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor recreation throughout the Knoxville area

What RecruitWell Provides:

• A+ rated malpractice insurance

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell Core Values:

• Open Communication

• Sense of Urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to Win

• Higher Consciousness