Addiction Psychiatrist for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in

A hospital is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage.

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The schedule offers flexibility, with options such as 7 on/7 off, 14 on/14 off, or weekly shifts. Providers will work 45 hours per day, totaling 2024 hours per week, with no call responsibilities. The patient population is general adult (ages 18+), primarily focused on substance use disorder (SUD) cases. The facility has 50 beds, with the provider rounding on 810 patients daily. The average length of stay is 45 weeks, and the current census ranges from 30 to 40 patients. An EMR system is expected to be in place by July; until then, documentation is handwritten. The provider will work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, social workers, therapists, and nurse practitioners. The credentialing timeframe is 2-3 weeks.

Dates Needed: June 30 - 3 months w/option to extend

Case Load/PPD: 8-10 PPD

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient; Residential Treatment

Assignment Duration: Locums

Shift Hours: Part time (20 hours)

Cases Treated: Substance Abuse Diagnosis (SUD)

Average Length of Stay (IP): 4-5 weeks

Census (IP Only): 30-40

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Negotiable

Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes

Patient Population: Adults

Support Staff: RNs, Social Workers, Therapists, Nurse Practitioners

Government: No

Additional Information: Dual Diagnosis

Reference ID: ORD-192724-MD-PA

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