Psych Physician - Rochester, NY

Job Description

A leading hospital in Rochester, New York is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide locum coverage in a high-acuity psychiatric emergency setting. This opportunity offers flexible shift options and the chance to work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while serving a diverse patient population.

Key Details

• Location: Rochester, New York
• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Candidate Type: MD (Medical Doctor)
• Assignment Dates: January 12, 2026 – November 27, 2026
• Shift Options:
  • Weekdays: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM or 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Weekends: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, or 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
• Shift Lengths: 8, 10, or 12 hours
• Setting: CPEP Unit (56 adult beds, 27 child & adolescent beds)
• Patient Population: All ages, high-acuity
• Daily Volume: 25–40 patients; 10–12 admissions across the clinical team
• EMR: Epic
• Compensation: $250 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Travel and lodging reimbursed (airfare, hotel, mileage, car rental, gas, tolls, parking)
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, academic-style environment
• Malpractice coverage provided

Job Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment in a high-acuity emergency setting
• Manage admissions and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team
• Collaborate with MDs, APPs, social workers, residents, and nursing staff
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the EMR system
• Ensure quality and continuity of patient care

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted medical license
• Experience managing high-acuity psychiatric cases
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment

Working Hours

• Flexible weekday and weekend coverage
• 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts available
• No overtime paid

Skills

• Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills
• Experience in emergency or crisis psychiatric settings preferred
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage high patient volume in a fast-paced environment