Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Southwestern Florida

Job description

About the facility

The Community Health Center serves as a comprehensive outpatient mental health facility providing psychiatric services to diverse patient populations. The facility maintains modern equipment and systems to support quality patient care and clinical documentation.

About the facility location

Florida offers regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year. The state provides diverse year-round activities for residents and visitors seeking entertainment and recreational pursuits.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive mental health services to patients and families in an outpatient setting, including diagnosis and medication management for psychiatric disorders and substance abuse problems. The role involves conducting initial evaluations and follow-up appointments for patients aged 5 years and older during full-time day shifts. Board certification is required, and the position involves no call responsibilities while maintaining a caseload of 12-15 patients per day.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 12-15
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: No
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: All Ages - 5 Years and Up
• Average length of stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs
• Initial evaluation time: Standard evaluation timeframes

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Katie Thomas

Call / Text: (678) 690-7708
Email: kthomas@locumtenens.com

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