Physician Psychiatric-Mental Health - Competitive Salary

Title: Psychiatric Physician

No of Positions or Candidates Required: 6

Specialty: Psychiatry

Place of Work (City/State): Tuskegee, Alabama

Duration: Full-Time Locum Assignment (ongoing, subject to facility need)

Start Date: July 2026

Shift Schedule:
Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Rotating light night call
Telephonic on-call coverage at night
Average 0 2 calls per night
Call back compensated separately

Pay Rate: $225/hour

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: Full-time schedule (Monday Friday coverage)

License: Any Active U.S. State License Accepted

Certifications:
BLS
Board Certified or Board Eligible

Experience Needed: Must have worked clinically within the last 6 months

Special Skills Needed:

Comfortable managing inpatient census of 12 14 patients
Experience with CPRS EMR preferred
Ability to provide coverage across multiple VA-associated locations
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 8 weeks

Responsibilities:

Provide psychiatric coverage for Tuskegee VA Hospital
Primary coverage in Tuskegee with additional support for Montgomery, Dothan, Fort Rucker, Monroeville (AL), and Columbus (GA)
Manage average daily census of 12 14 patients
Participate in rotating light call schedule
Provide telephonic overnight call coverage
Maintain accurate documentation in CPRS EMR system

Required Documents:
Current CV with all gaps explained (within last 6 months)
3 professional references with contact information
Required Health Documentation:
MMR
Hepatitis B
Varicella
Tetanus (Td)
PPD
Flu Vaccine
Fingerprints and background check required

Misc: 29-bed government VA hospital

Location Highlights:
Tuskegee is a historic and close-knit community in east-central Alabama, approximately 40 minutes from Montgomery and 20 minutes from Auburn. Home to Tuskegee University and renowned for its connection to the Tuskegee Airmen, the area offers meaningful, mission-driven work serving a diverse and underserved population. Residents enjoy an affordable cost of living, a slower-paced lifestyle, and convenient access to larger nearby cities for shopping and dining.