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Locum Physician; MD/DO - Psychiatry - General/ in Saranac Lake, NY
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Saranac Lake, Franklin County, New York, 12983, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Adelphi Locums
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
-
Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Saranac Lake
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location:
Saranac Lake, NY
Employer:
Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Position
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title:
Psychiatrist Inpatient Psych
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location:
Saranac Lake, NY
Service Setting:
Inpatient Senior Behavioral Health Unit
Coverage Type:
Clinical + Call
Coverage Period:
September 15, 2025 Ongoing
Clinical Shift
Schedule:
Daily on-site, 8a 5p (1hr unpaid lunch; flexible)
On-Call Shift
Schedule:
Nightly, 5p 8a COVERAGE DATES
Sep 15-22, 2025
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics:
Geriatric (Ages 55+)
Patient Volume/Census:
Average 812 patients daily
Admissions:
Yes
Rounding:
Included
Phone Consults:
Yes (Med/Surg or ED; infrequent)
Case Mix: 100% Senior Behavioral Health Unit
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 12
EMR System:
Meditech
Office Equipment Available:
Dictation services available
Specialty Backup Available:
Physicians available for H&P
Support Staff Available:
Social workers and nurses
Reason for Coverage:
Short-term coverage need
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges
Required:
Yes
Temporary Privileges Available:
Yes (Emergency Privileges)
Credentialing Timeline:
Must be credentialed by 09/15/2025
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Psychiatric evaluations and rounding
Consults on Med/Surg or ED floors (infrequent)
Documentation and charting
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses:
Active NY license required
Board:
Board Eligible (within 5 years)
DEA:
Active DEA Certification
Experience:
Experience in geriatric psychiatry preferred
Other
Qualifications:
Willing to train on Meditech; flexible and personable; team player
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide psychiatric care to geriatric inpatients
Complete daily rounds and patient assessments
Be available for overnight in-house call
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
Participate in documentation and dictation as required
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