Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in New York

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: New York
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in New York!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-211998-MD-NY
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This forensic psychiatric unit operates on a large campus requiring moderate walking both inside and outside the facility with parking area access. The facility provides specialized psychiatric care to a forensic population and is currently experiencing staffing shortages requiring independent clinician operation.

The area offers diverse attractions ranging from iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building to cultural experiences such as Broadway shows and the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Visitors can explore expansive green spaces including Central Park, enjoy modern attractions like SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Edge, or participate in interactive experiences at venues like the Museum of Ice Cream. The region provides opportunities for city tours, outdoor activities in various parks, and entertainment options including arcades and team building activities within a few miles of different neighborhoods.

The clinician will provide individual callouts to a diverse forensic population working 24 hours per week on a flexible Monday through Friday schedule from 8 AM to 4 PM. The role requires collaboration with DOCCS medical staff and attendance at bimonthly Joint medical meetings while maintaining self-sufficiency in tasks typically handled by support staff including scheduling callouts and faxing prescriptions. Computer literacy and Microsoft Word proficiency are essential for documentation in this fast-paced environment that requires adherence to both DOCCS and OMH rules.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Part time (24 hours)
• Cases Treated: Forensic inpatient population requiring individual callouts
• Average Length of Stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

About LocumTenens.com

The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.

LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

We cover your malpractice insurance (A ) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

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