Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Psychiatry - General​/ in San Jose, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: San Jose, CA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in San Jose, California, 95119!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title:
  
  Physician Psychiatry
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:
  
  San Jose, CA
• Service Setting:
  Outpatient
• Coverage Type:
  Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
• Clinical Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Flexible; 1216 hrs/week within Mon Fri, 8:30a5p;
  Onsite at least 1 day/week COVERAGE DATES
• ASAP Ongoing

• Patient Demographics:
  Either ages 5 and up (all ages), or pediatric patients ages 517;
  Developmentally disabled patients with mental health disorders
• Patient Volume/Census: 610 clients per 7.5-hour day depending on visit type
• Admissions:
  No
• Phone Consults:
  Yes, via telehealth as needed
• Case Mix:
  Anxiety Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Depression, Disruptive Mood Disorder, OCD, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder; small fraction involves JV220 forms

• EMR System:
  Avatar NX
• Office Equipment Available:
  Standard outpatient clinic equipment
• Specialty Backup Available:
  Medical director, nurses, clinicians, case managers
• Support Staff Available:
  Interdisciplinary clinic team
• Reason for Coverage:
  Growth

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Temporary Privileges Available:
  No
• Credentialing Timeline: 3040 days

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Travel and lodging not covered; malpractice covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Psychiatric assessments and evaluations
• Medication management, including controlled substances
• Mental status examinations (MSEs)

• Licenses:
  Active CA State License
• Board:
  Board Certified or Board Eligible (Certification required within 5 years of residency)
• DEA:
  Required; authorized to prescribe controlled substances
• Certifications:
  
  Flu vaccination; COVID vaccination or approved exemption
• Experience:
  
  Ability to treat developmental disability + mental health population
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Must enter hours in Vemsta platform; strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse populations
• Local/drive-in candidate within 30 miles of ZIP code 95128

• Perform psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and MSEs, providing DSM-based diagnoses
• Provide ongoing medication management for assigned patients
• Use the clinic’s electronic health record system and follow Santa Clara County Psychiatric Medical Guidelines
• Collaborate with medical director, nurses, clinicians, and case managers for coordinated care
• Obtain and review diagnostic data, labs, and consultations relevant to patient treatment
• Prepare detailed written reports, documentation, diagnoses, and summaries as required
• Contribute to individualized treatment planning with clinical staff
• Provide psychiatric services in outpatient clinics via telehealth and in person
• Offer consultation and peer guidance to psychiatrists and therapists as needed
• Consult with clinic leadership regarding policies and treatment-related issues
• Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement, and performance improvement activities
• Advise families and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment, and intersection with developmental disabilities
• Prepare legal and court-related documents as necessary

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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