Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Psychiatry - General​/ in Anderson, SC

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Anderson, SC
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other

Location:

Anderson, SC

Employer:

Lancesoft Inc

Pay:

Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
We are seeking a

Board-Certified Psychiatrist

for an upcoming

locum tenens opportunity

in

Anderson, South Carolina , providing inpatient behavioral health coverage due to a temporary physician shortage. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team, work with a manageable patient volume, and practice in a well-supported hospital setting.

Position Highlights

Location:

Anderson, SC

Practice Setting:

Hospital-based Behavioral Health Unit

Coverage Dates:

Starting May 2026 (exact dates TBD)

Reason for Coverage:

Maternity leave

Patient Population:

Adults: 60%

Geriatric: 40%

Average Daily Census:

~20 patients in the Behavioral Health unit

EMR:

EPIC

⏰ Schedule & Call

Schedule:

Varies based on patient volume

Call Coverage:

Call ratio: 1:4

One provider on call at a time

Four physicians share call coverage

Mid-Level Support:

1 NP (locum will provide supervision)

Scope of Responsibilities

Prescribing narcotics as clinically indicated

Pre-admission screening review and documentation per CMS guidelines

Weekly care plan documentation

Discharge summaries and medication reconciliation

Facility Support

24-hour lab availability

24-hour anesthesia availability

Behavioral Health unit setting

✈️ Travel & Compensation

Comprehensive malpractice coverage provided

Complimentary travel and lodging

Flight, hotel, rental car or mileage

Pay rates are negotiable

and discussed upon interest

✅ Requirements

Board Certified Psychiatrist

Active South Carolina license

NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days)

BLS / ACLS – Preferred

Fellowship training – Preferred