| Locums Psychiatrist Physician
Locums Psychiatrist Physician |
Locums Psychiatrist Physician |
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are seeking aBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible Locums Psychiatrist to provide onsiteinpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for Veterans at a Department ofVeterans Affairs facility in Memphis, TN. The psychiatrist will deliverhigh-quality, evidence-based care that meets or exceeds nationally recognizedstandards. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The psychiatrist willprovide comprehensive mental health care across inpatient units, outpatientclinics, and residential programs, working collaboratively with VA-employedmental health staff. Services must be provided onsite and documented inaccordance with VA policies and clinic performance metrics.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Schedule & On-Call</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Locums opportunity forPart-time and Full-time shifts.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Onsite clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (Inpatient Psychiatry until 5:00 PM).<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Weekend coverage: Saturday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, as scheduled.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">On-call: Required during all hours when clinics are closed, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Availability requirements: Must be reachable by phone within 15 minutes and able to be on-site within 60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Support VA residents and physicians via after-hours phone consultation.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Key Responsibilities</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Inpatient Care</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Provide admissions, evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and discharges for inpatient psychiatry units.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Collaborate with VA mental health staff and complete timely medical record documentation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Outpatient Care</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Evaluate new patient referrals, manage severely mentally ill Veterans, complete consults/E-consults, and provide post-discharge follow-up.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Maintain 6–6.5 bookable patient hours per day.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Clinic & ResidentialPrograms</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Deliver psychiatric care in general mental health and specialty clinics (PRRC, MHICM, PTSD, RRTP).<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Examine patients, interpret clinical reports, and maintain on-time clinic attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Peer Review &Administrative</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Participate in peer reviews, case assessments, and quality reviews as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Attend staff meetings and complete required administrative tasks (~5%).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">On-Call Responsibilities</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Provide on-call coverage during all hours the clinics are closed (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays).<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Must be available by phone within 15 minutes and onsite within 60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Support VA residents and physicians via phone consultation.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Requirements</span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Board Certified/Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Valid U.S. medical license (any state)<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7; tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">BLS required; ACLS preferred</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Memphis is a culturally richSouthern city known for its blues music, world-class barbecue, historicattractions, and affordable cost of living—all situated along the scenicMississippi River.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">#AAS</span></p> |