Psychiatrist – Locum Tenens Physician - St. Augustine, Florida 32095_ #AS

Updated 11/11/26
32095, Saint Augustine, Florida, United States
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Psychiatry
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description Seeking an experienced Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage at an inpatient behavioral health facility in St. Augustine, Florida. The physician will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing care for adult patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete initial psychiatric evaluations and daily patient assessments. • Develop treatment plans and manage medications. • Review laboratory results and outside hospital (OSH) records. • Complete timely clinical documentation, progress notes, and discharge summaries. • Participate in daily team meetings and coordinate patient care. • Respond to HIM, Quality, and other departmental requests. • Provide on-call coverage and supervise mid-level providers. • Serve as an attending and admitting physician. • Manage a patient census of approximately 24–48 patients across units.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree. • Active Florida medical license. • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. • ACLS certification. • Active DEA registration required. • Suboxone certification preferred but not mandatory. • Previous clinical experience accepted in place of fellowship. • Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred.

Working Hours

• Daily coverage as needed, Monday through Sunday. • Typical schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. • On-call responsibilities as required. • Work alongside the CMO and mid-level providers. • Assignment period: November 23, 2026 – February 28, 2027, with potential extension.

Skills

• Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis. • Medication management and treatment planning. • Inpatient psychiatric patient management. • Clinical documentation and discharge planning. • Leadership and supervision of mid-level providers. • Multidisciplinary team coordination. • Familiarity with WellSky EMR preferred.

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