Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Washington

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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Washington

Malaga, US
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About the job

This outpatient facility in Washington seeks a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage, supporting adult outpatient services with flexible outdoor activities nearby. The role involves full-time day shifts providing evaluations and medication management, with no prescriptive authority required.

Requirements

  • Active Washington medical license
  • Provide outpatient psychiatric care
  • Conduct evaluations and follow-ups
  • Day shift availability
  • Adult patient experience

Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD)
  • Board certification not required
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work independently

Full job description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-WA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: August 10 - Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: No
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This outpatient facility is seeking a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage while a permanent clinician is identified. The facility maintains established clinical workflows to support the delivery of outpatient psychiatric services for the adult population served.

About the Facility Location

Washington State offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to diverse interests. Clinicians on assignment may explore destinations such as Olympic National Park, the Ape Caves near Mt. St. Helens, and water-based activities including kayaking and whale watching in the San Juan Islands. Coastal destinations, rainforest trails, and scenic waterway tours are among the regional options available year-round throughout the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and providing 15-30 minute medication management follow-up appointments for adults. An active Washington state medical license is required, and the facility utilizes an electronic medical record system.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 8-12
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: No
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
  • Census: Not applicable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment
  • Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation

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