Psychiatry - Geriatrics Physician

Advance your psychiatry career with a locum tenens psychiatrist position in Troy, New York! Join a collaborative behavioral health team and provide expert psychiatric care to adults in a well-supported inpatient setting. This travel psychiatry job in Troy (zip code 12180), located in New York's Capital District, offers a vibrant downtown, scenic riverfront parks, and a rich history making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding psychiatric jobs in New York.

• Position Type: Locum tenens psychiatrist (Travel)
• Healthcare Setting: Adult inpatient behavioral health unit
• Location: Troy, NY 12180
• Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $7,050 $ 8,350
• Call: 1:4 rotation (includes weekend coverage)
• Unit Details: 30-bed adult unit (split between 2 psychiatrists, approx. 15 patients per provider)
• EMR: EPIC
• Security: 24/7 security guards; all staff attend codes
• Assignment Duration: 13-week contract, with potential to extend

• Board Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
• Active New York State medical license
• ACLS certification
• Clean background for expedited credentialing
• Self-Query NPDB report (pulled within the same month of submission)
• Full-time availability
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient psychiatry experience preferred

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult inpatients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized care plans
• Participate in 1:4 call rotation, including weekend crisis unit coverage
• Ensure patient safety and participate in hospital codes as needed
• Document all patient care in EPIC EMR system
• Foster a positive, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Troy, NY and make a difference in adult inpatient psychiatry!

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