Psych Physician - Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Overview
Join a dynamic medical team at a busy military hospital providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients. This locum tenens role offers a full range of physician services, including crisis intervention, preventive health counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Enjoy a daytime schedule with flexible housing and travel support for non-local candidates.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Days (Monday – Friday, typical day shift)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Fort Carson, CO
• 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

• Perform the full spectrum of psychiatric physician services within granted privileges.
• Conduct patient examinations, diagnose mental health conditions, and prescribe appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide preventive care, health-maintenance counseling, and education to promote positive behaviors.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; coordinate referrals and consultations as needed.
• Deliver emergency and crisis intervention services, including life-saving procedures when required.
• Teach, supervise, 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.
• Participate in quality-assurance, performance-improvement, risk-management, and peer-review programs.
• Serve on committees, boards, and meetings to provide advisory and consultative expertise.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school (or ECFMG-certified foreign graduate).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted medical license.
• Board certification from an ABMS member board or the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.
• Completion of an ACGME-approved residency in Psychiatry.
• Experience meeting clinical competency requirements as defined in credentialing instructions.

Working Hours

• Daytime shifts, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (schedule may vary based on service needs).

Skills

• Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment planning.
• Crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care.
• Strong teaching and mentorship abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to coordinate referrals and navigate community resources.