Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in NJ

Job description

About the facility

This 665-bed quaternary-care teaching hospital serves patients throughout New Jersey and maintains a premier heart transplant center within its clinical infrastructure. The facility supports a broad range of inpatient medical and specialty services, providing a structured environment for consultation liaison psychiatric care delivery. Established multidisciplinary teams and clinical protocols support continuity of care across the inpatient setting.

About the facility location

New Jersey offers a diverse range of regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state. Residents and visitors alike have access to coastal destinations, scenic parks, and year-round cultural and entertainment options. The state's varied geography supports activities across all seasons, from shoreline recreation to inland parks and regional dining and cultural experiences.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient consultation liaison psychiatric services for adult patients with complex medical conditions, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include delivering expert psychiatric care to patients on medical and specialty inpatient services. The consultation liaison psychiatrist will communicate and collaborate with medical and surgical colleagues to support integrated patient care. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: PARS
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions in patients with complex medical comorbidities across medical and specialty services
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable

Your dedicated recruiter

Mackenzie Brinkworth

Call / Text: (678) 501-2714
Email: mbrinkworth@locumtenens.com

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