Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Psychiatry - General​/ in Salem

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

Location:

Salem, OR

Employer:

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference :  ORD-210147-MD-OR

Title:

MD
Dates Needed:  April 6, 2026 - October 30, 2026
Shift Type:  Day Shift
Assignment Type:  Residential Treatment
Call

Required:

Negotiable
Board Certification

Required:

Yes
Job Duration:  Locums
About the Facility  This large behavioral health and addictions facility in Salem, Oregon seeks a psychiatrist for ongoing locum tenens assignment coverage. The healthcare organization provides comprehensive coverage for all transportation and housing costs associated with the assignment and offers expedited credentialing processing within 2 weeks. The facility maintains willingness to assist with licensing requirements and provides dedicated support for locum tenens clinicians throughout the assignment duration.
About the Facility Location  Salem offers diverse recreational opportunities including multiple parks such as Minto-Brown Island Park and Bush's Pasture Park, along with attractions like indoor golf facilities and haunted entertainment venues. The region features a thriving arts scene with various creative offerings and historic downtown areas to explore. Visitors can also experience local wineries and the State Capitol Mall among the available activities.
About the Clinician's Workday  The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric services in a residential treatment facility specializing in behavioral health and addictions. Clinical duties include performing thorough intake and discharge evaluations for new admissions and departing patients while conducting daily rounds on residents requiring ongoing psychiatric care. The clinician will work full-time with 40 hours per week during day shift coverage, with flexibility for part-time scheduling at minimum 24 hours weekly.

The position offers potential on-call opportunities and requires board certification in psychiatry with active prescriptive authority for medication management in the residential setting.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:  8
Support Staff:  Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
Patient Population:  Adults
Location Type:  On-Site
Prescriptive Authority

Required:

Yes
Government:  No
Shift

Hours:

Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated:  Behavioral health conditions and addiction disorders requiring residential treatment
Average Length of Stay:  30 Days
Census:  Variable based on facility capacity
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols
Initial Evaluation Time:  Standard psychiatric evaluation time frames per facility protocols

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