Psychiatrist Adults Only needed in WI
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Job description
Psychiatrist – Adults Only (Oshkosh, WI)
Specialty: Adult Psychiatry
Patient Population: Adults only
We are seeking a Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to provide locums inpatient Behavioral Health coverage in Oshkosh, WI. This role includes daytime inpatient rounding with overnight call coverage. Providers may also assist with adult cross-coverage at Ascension St. Elizabeth (Appleton) as needed.
Assignment Details
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Location: Oshkosh, WI
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Patient Population: Adults only (no pediatrics)
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Shift Times:
• Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Night Call: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM (remote call)
7 on 7 off schedule -
Unit Capacity: 15 beds (max census)
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Average Daily Rounding Census: 8–12 adult patients
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Average Admissions: 1–2 per shift
Night Call Expectations
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Average 5–6 calls per night
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Address patient status changes, medication questions, and new admissions as needed
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Calls may come from Mercy and/or adult patients at St. Elizabeth
Requirements
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BC/BE Psychiatrist (Adult or General Psychiatry)
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Comfortable with inpatient behavioral health
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Ability to cross-cover adult patients at St. Elizabeth if needed
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Wisconsin license or willingness to obtain
Summary
This is an excellent locums opportunity for Adult Psychiatrists seeking a consistent schedule in a lower-volume behavioral health unit. Providers will primarily support the adult inpatient unit at Mercy Hospital with optional adult-only cross-coverage at the Appleton location.