Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Michigan

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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Michigan

Sanford, US
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

This inpatient psychiatric facility in Michigan provides structured care for adults. They seek a locum psychiatrist to cover ongoing needs, with 2 APPs supporting clinical operations and call coverage including weekends.

Requirements

  • Board certification
  • Prescriptive authority
  • Inpatient experience
  • Full-time availability

Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD)
  • State license in Michigan
  • Psychiatric certification
  • Experience with adult patients

Full job description

This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-MI
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: October 2026 - Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: Yes
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This Level III inpatient facility provides structured psychiatric services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing treatment. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and dedicated support staff, including 2 APPs, to ensure continuity of psychiatric care delivery. Locum tenens coverage is sought beginning October 2026 on an ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the adult population served.

About the Facility Location

Michigan offers a range of regional attractions suited to diverse interests, including outdoor recreation, scenic natural landscapes, and cultural experiences. The state provides access to shorelines, forested trails, and natural areas, as well as historic sites and year-round activities spread across the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients at a Level III facility, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for the adult inpatient population. Call coverage is required, with weekend call assigned on a rotating basis every 3rd or 4th weekend, including 24-hour call. Two APPs are available on staff to support clinical operations throughout the coverage period.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Support Staff: 2 APPs
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions
  • Average Length of Stay: Variable
  • Census: Variable

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