Psychiatric Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Georgia

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id:

ORD- -PA-GA
Title:

PA
Dates Needed:

August - November
Shift Type:

Day Shift
Assignment Type:

Inpatient
Call Required:

No
Board Certification Required:

Yes
Job Duration:

Locums
About the Facility

This state-operated psychiatric hospital provides structured inpatient behavioral health services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing psychiatric treatment. The facility maintains a multidisciplinary support team - including physicians, PMHNPs, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and case workers - to ensure continuity of care. Clinical workflows are designed to support comprehensive psychiatric treatment for adults presenting with conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, acute psychosis, and other serious and persistent mental illness.
About the Facility Location

Georgia offers a range of cultural, outdoor, and recreational opportunities suited to diverse interests. The state features regional parks, outdoor recreation areas, and year-round activities that provide clinicians on locum assignment with accessible options for leisure and exploration throughout their stay.
About the Clinicians Workday

The psychiatric physician associate will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients Monday through Friday during regular business hours, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, completing admissions as assigned, providing medication management and follow-up care, and developing and updating treatment plans. The clinician will participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings alongside a multidisciplinary support team that includes physicians, PMHNPs, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and case workers.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:

Variable
Support Staff:

MD, PMHNPs, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychologists, Case Workers
Patient Population:

Adults
Location Type:

On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes
Government:

No
Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated:

Schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, acute psychosis, (SPMI)
Average Length of Stay:

30-90 days
Census:

Variable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

Not applicable
Initial Evaluation Time:

Not applicable

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