Psychiatrist Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Coastal Georgia

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  -223209-MD-GA
• Title:
  
  MD
• Dates Needed:
  
  Ongoing
• Shift Type:
  
  Day Shift;
  
  Night Shift;
  
  Call
• Assignment Type:
  
  Inpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  
  Locums

This inpatient facility in Georgia provides structured psychiatric services for an adult patient population within a dedicated clinical environment. The facility maintains established protocols and a multidisciplinary support team to facilitate continuity of inpatient psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

Georgia offers a range of outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and natural attractions suited to varied interests. The state features coastal areas, inland waterways, and diverse regional landscapes that support year-round activities. Clinicians on assignment will find opportunities for outdoor exploration, local dining, and community events throughout the region.

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population on-site in Georgia, working 10-hour day shifts with night call coverage required. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for a daily patient volume of 20 patients. On-site support staff include nurses, techs, and social workers. Board certification is required for all clinicians considered for this position.

• Case Load/PPD:20 patients per day
• Support Staff:
  
  Nurse, Tech, Social Work
• Patient Population:
  
  Adults
• Call Ratio/
  
  Schedule:
  
  night call
• Location Type:
  
  On-Site
• Government:
  
  No
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:
  
  Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions
• Average Length of Stay:
  
  Variable
• Census:20 patients per day