What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
This role is for a Psychiatry MD specializing in adult behavioral health, requiring experience with conditions such as anxiety, mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality and eating disorders. Responsibilities include managing 15-20 patients per shift in a 48-bed inpatient psychiatry unit, with a focus on involuntary commitments, restraint protocols, ECT, group, and family therapy. The schedule features a 14 on, 14 off rotation, with shifts from 8 am to 5 pm. Qualifications include fellowship training preferred, with experience in follow-up and new patient evaluations. Key duties involve providing comprehensive psychiatric care, ensuring patient safety, and following established protocols. The position offers competitive pay, assistance with credentialing, housing, travel arrangements, and malpractice coverage, all managed by a dedicated recruiter to streamline the process.