Seeking a Psychiatrist to provide locum coverage at a facility located in Roanoke, VA. The ideal candidate should have experience working with the adult & geriatric IP population. Job Quick Facts Profession: Physician Specialty: Psychiatrist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Roanoke, VA Coverage Type: Clinical Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing Coverage Type: Clinical Only Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 830a-5p 30 mins lunch No OT, weekends, holidays & Calls Patient Volume: 17 per day; 2-5 AMM patients Ave. no. of Admissions: 7 Physicians in Practice: 5 Psychiatrist, 1 IM, 1 Resident Support Staff: 1 Psych NP, & Nursing Staff Beds in the Dept: 2 Adult Units of 50 beds 2 Geriatric Units of 60 beds EMR: Cerner Other Info: Ave. length of stay for an adult patient is 48 days. Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered Requirements: Active VA license & DEA BC/BE BLS/ACLS Certifications AMA/ECFMG number Responsibilities: Make specific recommendations for further evaluation, medication, psychological services, environmental change & hospitalization. Must have the ability to perform physical assessments if needed. Make provisional recommendations for treatments, & prescriptions. Be willing to provide cross coverage to other units, if needed. Be responsible for involuntary commitment hearings and court-related activities as necessary, in consultation with the facility. Confer with the facility psychological, medical, counseling & security staff during time not used in evaluation & treatment of individuals. Have the ability to work independently & within a multidisciplinary treatment team. About AdeIphi MedicaI Staffing: Adelphi Medical Staffing is a nationwide recruiting firm that focuses on sourcing locums, per diems, travel nurses and allied health, and non-clinical professionals for private and government facilities. We aim to place skilled providers in facilities where they can provide the most value while contributing to both providers and facility growth and success.For our providers, our recruiters are committed to supporting your requests, ensuring that you're compensated at market value, and ensuring you are placed where you can build your career while maintaining a constant line of communication with updates along the recruitment process. At Adelphi, it is not just about filling vacancies but providing opportunities to expand and achieve your professional goals. Adelphi is rapidly becoming the premier choice in staffing, as we daily add numerous job opportunities for our professionals and provide you with the best option for your next career step. For our clients, we understand the widespread shortage of healthcare and skilled workers who can provide high-level care and output, and that is why we promise to provide our clients with the best-fit candidates for their facilities. As we provide our recruitment and placement services, we recognize the importance of relationships in the industry and aim to maintain a successful and long-lasting working relationship with our clients and the people they serve.
