Locum Physician; MD​/DO; Psychiatry - General​/ in Seattle, WA

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Seattle, WA Employer:  Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

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This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference
  -222301-MD-WA
• Title:
  
  MD
• Dates Needed:
  October 2026
• Shift Type:
  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:
  Inpatient
• Call
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Board Certification
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Job Duration:
  Locums

This state hospital operates as an inpatient psychiatric facility providing structured forensic mental health services for adult patients requiring ongoing treatment. The facility maintains clinical support to ensure continuity of care within a dedicated inpatient environment. A locum tenens psychiatrist is sought for coverage in October 2026 to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

Seattle offers a range of outdoor and recreational attractions suited to diverse interests. Visitors may explore Gas Works Park, a nearly 20-acre public park on the north side of Lake Union, and Snoqualmie Falls, a 270-foot waterfall situated in the Cascade Range approximately 30 miles from the city. The area also features distinctive landmarks including the Fremont Troll, Seattle Underground, and the original Starbucks location near Pike Place Market, as well as seasonal farm activities and a waterfront providing a full day of family-friendly activities.

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult forensic patients, working Monday - Friday during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for an adult forensic population, with a census of 6-7 patients per day and an average length of stay of 90 or more days. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Prescriptive authority and board certification are required for all clinicians considered for this position.

• Case Load/PPD: 8 patients per day
• Support Staff:
  Full Clinical Support Team
• Patient Population:
  Adults
• Call Ratio/
  
  Schedule:
  
  N/A
• Location Type:
  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Government:
  No
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:
  Forensic; adult inpatient psychiatric conditions
• Average Length of Stay: 90 or more days
• Census: 6-7 patients per day
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:
  Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time:
  Not applicable

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