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Psychiatry Physician (P) Locum Tenens
Norcross, Georgia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Catawba, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/10/21

Cross Country Locums is seeking an Adult Psychiatry Physician to help with an ongoing coverage need in Virginia. Please review the details below:

  • Adult Units (FORENSICS) for a period of approximately 2-3 months, maybe longer.
  • Anticipated start date of April 12, 2021
  • Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with 1/2 hour for lunch. No call, overtime, holidays or weekend work required.
  • Dependent upon patient care need, the Psychiatrist will see approximately 17 patients. Within the 17, will need to daily see those on AMM (acute medical management) of about 2-5 patients.
  • Will be on a team of 3 attending psychiatrists and a nurse practitioner.
  • Average length of stay last month for an Adult patient was 48 days.
  • Averaged 7 admissions over the past month.
  • Must have the ability to perform physical assessments if needed. (However, this is rarely required of a Locum Psychiatrist
  • Full complement in interdisciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, adjunctive therapists; as well as consultation services with OT, PT, nutrition, surgery, orthopedics, podiatry and dental
  • Requirements: BC or BE, VA Medical License
  • Travel, lodging, and malpractice will be covered
  • Competitive pay (paid weekly)

For more information on this or other Locum Tenens opportunities across the U.S., please contact Janice Watkins at [Register to View] or [Register to View] feel free to send your current CV at any time.

Cross Country Locums (CCL), part of one of the nation’s largest healthcare staffing companies, Cross Country Healthcare, has been providing physician and advanced practice locum tenens, temporary and temp-to-perm staffing services for almost 30 years. We have earned the trust of medical professionals and facilities alike with our dedication to quality and ongoing satisfaction. These commitments are evidenced by our inclusion in Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists for both Talent and Clients. In addition, our in house Credentials Verification Organization, CREDENT, has been certified by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) since 2001. Medical Doctor Associates is also a member of the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations.