Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Washington
@ LocumTenens.comPsychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Washington
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
- 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
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 LocationWashington 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 WorkdayClinicians 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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