Physician / Psychiatry / Idaho / Locum tenens / Locum Tenens Physician Psychiatry Opportunity in Idaho Job

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.

• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Location: Near Grace, ID
• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Practice Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health

• 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.

• 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.

• 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: 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.

• The facility uses the Epic EMR system.
• Temporary privileges available.
• Competitive compensation and travel reimbursement options available.

If you are interested in this exciting locum tenens opportunity in Idaho, apply now using reference Job ID # j-259950. We look forward to discussing this position with you!