Locum Tenens Psychiatry: General Job in Maryland

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Psychiatry: General
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: Yes
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Short Term (Usually less than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: Immediately

Location: Maryland
Specialty Needed: General Adult Psych
BC/BE Requirements: BC/BE
Length Of Assignment: Ongoing starting October 2018
Facility Type: Hospital
Patient Volume: 12-15 patients per day
Call Requirements: None
Other Information: Inpatient

Immediate opening for an Adult Psychiatrist in Maryland. Experience with co-morbid substance use disorders is a plus. Please submit a current CV and give us a call today to discuss your availability.

Responsibilities include coverage of a 12-bed inpatient team in general Adult Psychiatry:

oThe diagnostic range includes primary affective and psychotic disorders; most common dxs are schizophrenia and major depressive disorder
oApproximately 65% of our inpatients have co-morbid substance use disorders (so having the ability to prescribe Suboxone upon discharge is a plus but not mandatory)
oPatients are generally between 18 and 65 yrs old
oGoal average length of stay for the unit is 6 days
oPatient evaluation & documentation includes admission H&Ps, daily progress notes, discharge summaries. Other clinical expectations include family meetings, involuntary commitment hearings when applicable, clinical review panels when applicable.
oCross-coverage for colleagues on vacation is required (responsibilities generally split between remaining providers)

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• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen