Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Somerville, NJ

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-210578-MD-NJ

• Title:  MD

• Dates Needed:  April 27th Onwards

• Shift Type:  Day Shift

• Assignment Type:  Inpatient

• Call Required:  Yes

• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable

• Job Duration:  Locums

About the Facility

The Regional Medical Center operates as a comprehensive healthcare facility providing specialized psychiatric services through a dedicated inpatient behavioral health unit. The facility maintains modern documentation systems and established protocols for psychiatric care delivery, offering both inpatient psychiatric treatment and consultation liaison services to support the broader medical hospital operations.

About the Facility Location

The region offers year-round activities and outdoor recreation opportunities. Regional attractions include various entertainment options and cultural activities. The area provides access to coastal destinations and recreational facilities for residents and visitors seeking diverse experiences.

About the Clinician‘s Workday

The psychiatrist will evaluate, manage, treat, and discharge psychiatric patients on an inpatient psychiatric unit while maintaining the ability to manage complex psychiatric conditions. The clinician must work collaboratively with treatment teams and may be asked to provide coverage for consultation liaison services to the medical hospital. Daily responsibilities include seeing patients, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and ensuring continuity of care through detailed documentation and coordination with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:  12-14

• Support Staff:  Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support

• Patient Population:  Adults

• Location Type:  On-Site

• Government:  No

• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)

• Cases Treated:  Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions and consultation liaison services

• Average Length of Stay:  Variable based on patient complexity and treatment needs

• Census:  Variable based on facility capacity

• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols for inpatient psychiatric unit

• Initial Evaluation Time:  Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for inpatient admissions

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