Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Hospital in NJ

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-NJ

Title: MD

Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing

Shift Type: Day Shift

Assignment Type: Inpatient

Call Required: No

Board Certification Required: Yes

Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility
This quaternary care teaching hospital provides comprehensive inpatient medical and specialty services for patients throughout the region. The facility maintains established multidisciplinary teams and clinical protocols to support continuity of care, including consultation liaison psychiatric services. PARS support staff are available to assist with clinical operations throughout the coverage period.
About the Facility Location
New Jersey offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to diverse interests, including kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, and hiking at state parks such as Hopatcong State Park, as well as mini golf and camping options. The state features cultural attractions such as the Museum of American Glass, the Down Jersey Folklife Center, and artist studios, alongside natural trails and historic landmarks. The Jersey Shore provides access to boardwalks, beach concerts, and sand-sculpting displays during the summer months.
About the Clinician‘s Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient consultation liaison psychiatric services for adult patients on medical floors and in the Emergency Department, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include performing 1-7 psychiatric consults per day across inpatient medical settings. No call coverage is required for this assignment. Board certification is required for all clinicians considered for this position.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: 1-7 consults per day

Patient Population: Adults

Location Type: On-Site

Government: No

Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated: Consult Liaison Psychiatry; adult inpatient psychiatric conditions on medical floors and in the ED

Average Length of Stay: Variable

Census: Variable

Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable

Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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