Psychiatrist Needed for FT Locums Assignment / Inpatient / Adults-Only

Company: Alumni Healthcare Staffing
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

* We have an immediate need for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist who is interested in providingfull-time locum tenens coverage to a State inpatient facility in Buffalo, NY. The preliminary details of the position are listed below.For immediate consideration, please emailan updated copy of your CV to michael@alumnihealthcare.com, orcontact Michael Filippellodirectly at 908-448-2987* Coverage: Full-time inpatientservices* Location: Buffalo, NY* Patients:Adults-only* Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, NO CALL* Start Date: 3-4 Weeks from tentative selection pending approval and credentialing through 4/22/22 with an optional renewal year* Requirements /Scope:1-year minimum experience as a psychiatrist after completing a residency in the U.S. Volunteer/teaching work will not count toward the experience requirement.The inpatient psychiatrist will cover a census of up to 26 patients, which may be split amongst different inpatient units. There is no off-hours call but the inpatient psychiatrist will share in the rotation of psychiatric code beeper daytime coverage several times per month. There is also an occasional need for cross-coverage of colleagues. There may be a need for negotiating stairs and walking between units and other office locations. The inpatient psychiatrist will need to perform evaluations for mental hygiene court retentions and treatment over objection, as clinically indicated, and testify in court as needed. There are infrequent evaluations of privilege levels as part of a hospital forensic committee for patients committed under insanity statutes.Extended leaves will not be permitted during this assignment. Shorter leaves (e.g., one week or less) may be considered on an infrequent basis following an appropriately made request of supervision, establishing coverage, and is subject to approval by the facility. * Rate: $240 - $260/hour (negotiable)* Alumni Healthcare Staffing offers:* Weekly Direct Deposits* A+ Rated Malpractice Coverage* 24/7 Availability to your Recruiting Consultant & Credentialing StaffPandoLogic. Keywords: Psychiatrist, Location: Buffalo, NY - 14208

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