Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Central North Carolina
LocumTenens.com
New Hill, NC
- Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-NC
- Title: MD
- Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Assignment Type: Outpatient
- Call Required: No
- Board Certification Required: Negotiable
- Job Duration: Locums
This ACT facility specializes in residential psychiatric treatment for adult patients requiring intensive mental health services. The facility provides a structured therapeutic environment designed to support patient recovery and stabilization. The organization is seeking dedicated psychiatric coverage to maintain continuity of care for their residential population.
About the Facility LocationNorth Carolina offers diverse attractions ranging from the renowned Biltmore Estate to scenic mountain experiences along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail. The state features entertainment venues such as the Spectrum Center, educational institutions like Duke University, and natural attractions including Lake Norman and the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Visitors can explore theme parks, participate in nature and wildlife tours, and enjoy specialized experiences like wine tours in Charlotte.
About the Clinician's WorkdayThe psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in a residential treatment facility. Daily responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and follow-up appointments with approximately 5 patients per day. The role requires day shift coverage with no call responsibilities and includes mileage reimbursement for travel between patient locations. Board certification is negotiable for qualified candidates.
Additional Job Details- Case Load/PPD: 5
- 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: Adult residential psychiatric patients
- Average Length of Stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
- Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
- Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Included in daily patient visits
- Initial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframe
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About the Company
LocumTenens.com
Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.