Psychiatrist – Adults Only (Ascension Mercy Hospital – 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 at Ascension Mercy Hospital 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

• Location: Ascension Mercy Hospital – Oshkosh, WI

• Patient Population: Adults only (no pediatrics)

• Shift Times:
  • Day Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Night Call: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM (remote call)

• Unit Capacity: 15 beds (max census)

• Average Daily Rounding Census: 8–12 adult patients

• Average Admissions: 1–2 per shift

Night Call Expectations

• Average 5–6 calls per night

• Address patient status changes, medication questions, and new admissions as needed

• Calls may come from Mercy and/or adult patients at St. Elizabeth

Requirements

• BC/BE Psychiatrist (Adult or General Psychiatry)

• Comfortable with inpatient behavioral health

• Ability to cross-cover adult patients at St. Elizabeth if needed

• 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.