Locum Tenens Opportunity: Psychiatrist (Leadership Option) Near Junction, IA

Join a Dynamic Team in a Rewarding Psychiatrist Role

Discover an exciting locum tenens opportunity for a Psychiatrist with an option to step into a leadership role, located near Junction, IA. This position offers a unique blend of inpatient psychiatric care, hospital consults, and ER consultations. If you're a dedicated Psychiatrist seeking a challenging and fulfilling role, this opportunity might be the ideal fit.

Schedule and Responsibilities:

• Schedule:
  
  
  
  • Monday to Friday, approximately 8 am - 5 pm.
  
  
  • Morning rounding; every third day involves managing all hospital calls and consults during regular business hours (9 am - 5 pm).
  
  
  
  


• Call Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Occasional call every third evening and one weekend per month.
  
  
  • Weekend call: 5 pm Friday to 8 am Monday. Providers may cover rounding/call, with local providers managing most evening calls from 5 pm - 8 am.
  
  
  
  


• Patient Load:
  
  
  
  • Average of 5-12 patients per day.
  
  
  
  


• Setting:
  
  
  
  • Inpatient Psychiatric care for adult and adolescent units.
  
  
  • Hospital and ER consults.
  
  
  • Note: Not open to telehealth.
  
  
  
  

Job Description:

• Certification:
  
  
  
  • Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible (with plans to test) in Psychiatry.
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Experience in treating patients aged 6 and up is preferred.
  
  
  
  


• Leadership Opportunity:
  
  
  
  • Qualified and interested candidates have the option to step into a leadership role.
  
  
  
  


• Psychiatrist Group:
  
  
  
  • Currently 1 part-time inpatient psychiatrist.
  
  
  
  


• Advanced Practice Providers:
  
  
  
  • 2 supporting the group.
  
  
  
  


• Psychologists:
  
  
  
  • None in the inpatient setting.
  
  
  
  


• Documentation System/EMR:
  
  
  
  • Utilize Cerner for efficient record-keeping.
  
  
  
  


• Trauma Level/Designation:
  
  
  
  • Level III.
  
  
  
  


• Referral/Transfer Protocol:
  
  
  
  • University of Iowa, accessible within 40 minutes by car.
  
  
  
  


• Safety/Security Measures:
  
  
  
  • Security personnel on each campus.
  
  
  
  


• Required Treatment Disorders:
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with a range of disorders, therapies, and interventions.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications and Application:

• Board Certification:
  
  
  
  • Required for Psychiatry, or Board Eligible with plans to test.
  
  
  
  


• License:
  
  
  
  • Active Iowa license or willingness to obtain is mandatory.
  
  
  
  


• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Experience in treating patients aged 6 and up is preferred.
  
  
  
  


• Conditions/Treatments:
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with a variety of psychiatric disorders and treatments is required.
  
  
  
  


• Leadership Interest:
  
  
  
  • Candidates must express interest in a locum to perm arrangement.
  
  
  
  

How to Apply:

Embark on a rewarding journey by applying for Job ID #j-190944. This opportunity is designed for a Psychiatrist seeking a challenging role with potential leadership responsibilities. Join a dynamic team committed to providing exceptional psychiatric care in a supportive environment.