Psych Physician - Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Job Description
Join a dynamic military outpatient clinic delivering comprehensive psychiatric services to adult and mixed-age populations. This locum tenens role encompasses direct patient care, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary coordination, and educational responsibilities, all within a full-time day schedule. Experience a collaborative environment that values quality improvement and professional development.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Days)
• Patient Population: Adult / All Ages
• Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of psychiatric services in accordance with MTF privileges.
• Conduct examinations, diagnose, treat, and prescribe appropriate therapies.
• Deliver preventive care, health-maintenance counseling, and annual physicals.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; coordinate referrals and consultations.
• Perform emergency services and crisis intervention, including life-saving procedures when needed.
• Teach and mentor other health-care professionals; lead educational lectures and in-service training.
• Collaborate with facility and community resources to ensure multidisciplinary, comprehensive patient care.
• Offer telephone and in-person advisory support to physicians and non-physician providers.
• Participate as a faculty member on committees, conferences, and boards related to clinical duties.
• Evaluate patient care delivery, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Engage in Quality Assurance, performance improvement, risk management, and peer-review programs.

Qualifications

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
• Education: Graduation from a U.S. or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, an AOA-approved osteopathic college, or an ECFMG-certified foreign school.
• Certification: Board certification from an ABMS or AOA member board.
• Internship/Residency/Fellowship: Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Psychiatry.
• Experience: Meets clinical competency requirements as outlined in credentialing instructions.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas (or ability to obtain a license).

Working Hours

• Full-time, day shift (Monday–Friday).
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional on-call or emergency coverage as required.

Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities in psychiatry.
• Proficiency in crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric procedures.
• Excellent patient education and health-promotion counseling.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and deliver in-service training to medical staff.
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration and referral coordination.
• Familiarity with quality-assurance and performance-improvement processes.
• Competent use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Clear, professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.