Locums – Chattanooga, Tennessee, Psychiatry Job

Updated 1/06/26
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description Locums – Psychiatry | Chattanooga, TN Assignment Dates: 02/02/2026 – 05/01/2026 Setting: Inpatient Psychiatry Coverage Need: Urgent QUICK SNAPSHOT
  • Start: February 2, 2026
  • Length: 3 months (ongoing M–F coverage)
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday
  • Shift Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible; may be 8–10+ hour days)
  • Weekend Coverage: On-site rounding required
  • Patient Load: 24–30 patients per day (must be comfortable with volume)
  • Ages Seen: 12+
  • EMR: WellSky
AVAILABILITY & CALL
  • Call Required: Yes
  • Call Hours: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM (part of call pool)
  • No standalone call-only shifts
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Initial psychiatric evaluations
  • Daily follow-ups
  • Discharges
  • Weekend inpatient rounding
  • Manage psychotropic medications
  • Care for both new admissions and established patients
LICENSE & CREDENTIALING (HIGH PRIORITY)
  • Active Tennessee medical license required
    • Licensed candidates only (no licensing in process)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible – Psychiatry
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
(Suboxone certification not required) PRACTICE SETTING DETAILS
  • Inpatient psychiatric facility
  • Works alongside other inpatient psychiatry providers
  • Midlevel providers on staff; locums psychiatrist may supervise
  • Support staff includes nursing and mental health clinicians
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Fellowship not required
  • Experience accepted in lieu of fellowship
  • Must be comfortable with high-volume inpatient psychiatry
REFERRALS Generous referral fees available. Ask for details if you know a psychiatrist who may be a fit. Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more! What RecruitWell Provides:
  • A rated malpractice
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
  • Professional onboarding and credentialing
  • Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell’s Core Values:
  • Open communication
  • Sense of urgency
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Driven to win
  • Higher consciousness
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