Locums – Atlantic City, New Jersey, Psychiatry Job

Locums – Atlantic City, New Jersey, Psychiatry Job

Start Date: ASAP

Expected End Date: July 25, 2027

Schedule

• 7 days on / 7 days off

• Overnight shifts: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

• All coverage is onsite in the psychiatric emergency room/screening center

• No call coverage

• The workweek begins Monday at 7:00 PM and ends with the final shift starting Sunday at 7:00 PM and ending Monday at 7:00 AM

• 84 hours onsite per week, including 7 hours for breaks/meals, for a paid total of 80 hours per week

• The psychiatrist is off every other week

Practice Setting

• Hospital-based psychiatric emergency room/screening center

• Psychiatric emergency services

• Technically outpatient psychiatric emergency evaluations

• Level II Trauma Center

• EMR: Oracle/Cerner FirstNet

• Credentialing timeframe: Approximately 2 months

Patient Population & Volume

• Adult psychiatric patients

• Pediatric psychiatric patients

• Psychiatric crisis evaluations

• Average of 8–10 patients per shift

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric emergency evaluations

• Evaluate adult patients and children/adolescents in crisis settings

• Determine appropriate patient disposition

• Manage psychiatric medications

• Determine need for psychiatric admission, discharge, or observation

• Supervise and teach psychiatry residents during applicable shifts

• Provide onsite overnight coverage in the psychiatric emergency setting

Leadership & Teaching

• Teaching responsibilities required

• Psychiatry resident supervision required during applicable shifts

• No formal leadership responsibilities

Requirements

• Board certified or truly board eligible in Psychiatry

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification

• Active New Jersey medical license

• Experience with psychiatric emergency evaluations

• Adult psychiatry experience

• Pediatric psychiatric evaluation experience

• Interest in resident teaching and supervision

• Active BLS, DEA, and CSR/CDS

What Is Great About Atlantic City, New Jersey?

• Beachfront living: Enjoy miles of sandy beaches, ocean views, and the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk.

• Entertainment and dining: Explore casinos, live entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.

• Coastal access: Take advantage of nearby Jersey Shore communities and convenient access to Philadelphia for additional dining, cultural attractions, and entertainment.

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