Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Washington

LocumTenens.com · United States

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-WA

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: August 10 - Ongoing

• Shift Type: Day Shift

• Assignment Type: Outpatient

• Call Required: No

• Board Certification Required: No

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This outpatient facility is seeking a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage while a permanent clinician is identified. The facility maintains established clinical workflows to support the delivery of outpatient psychiatric services for the adult population served.

About the Facility Location

Washington State offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to diverse interests. Clinicians on assignment may explore destinations such as Olympic National Park, the Ape Caves near Mt. St. Helens, and water-based activities including kayaking and whale watching in the San Juan Islands. Coastal destinations, rainforest trails, and scenic waterway tours are among the regional options available year-round throughout the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients during day shifts, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and providing 15-30 minute medication management follow-up appointments for adults. An active Washington state medical license is required, and the facility utilizes an electronic medical record system.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 8-12

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Prescriptive Authority Required: No

• Government: No

• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)

• Cases Treated: Adult outpatient psychiatric conditions

• Average Length of Stay: Not applicable

• Census: Not applicable

• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 15-30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment

• Initial Evaluation Time: 60 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation

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