Physician / Psychiatry / Idaho / Locum Tenens / Locum Tenens Physician

Are you an experienced psychiatrist looking for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in Idaho? We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to provide coverage for an inpatient behavioral health unit. This position offers a dynamic work environment, with a variety of psychiatric cases and the chance to work closely with a team of professionals.Assignment Details

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: Ongoing

Location: Near Grace, ID

Position Type: Locum Tenens

Specialty: Psychiatry

Practice Setting: Inpatient Behavioral HealthKey Responsibilities:

Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult patients.

Meet with assigned patients and attend treatment team meetings daily.

Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies and treatment needs for patients, including potential admits.

Supervise and collaborate with a mid-level provider (APP).

Ensure safe and effective medication management, including psychopharmacology and emergency interventions when necessary.

Manage psychiatric patients in a unit that includes a range of psychiatric conditions.

Participate in call coverage after hours for emergency needs, including patient admits and acute psychiatric interventions.Required Qualifications:

Board Certification: Psychiatry

Experience: At least 2-3 years of clinical experience in inpatient psychiatry.

Licensure: Licensed in Idaho or IMLC.

Other Certifications: BLS required. ACLS, ATLS, PALS not required.

Fellowship: Preferred, but not required.Patient and Workload Details:

Patients per Shift: 9-10, with potential for 14-19 with APP support.

Bed Capacity: 19 beds in the behavioral health unit.

Support Staff: 1 PA/NP, 2 RNs.Schedule & Call Details:

Schedule: Provider will work a 7-day shift from 7 AM to 7 AM.

Call: The provider will be on call in the evenings and weekends for emergency psychiatric needs, including consultations and patient admissions.

Call Response Time: 45 minutes.Additional Information:

The facility uses the Epic EMR system.

Temporary privileges available.

Competitive compensation and travel reimbursement options available.