Locum Tenens Full Time Psychiatry need in TN

Coverage Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (Central Time); inpatient coverage may extend to 5:00 PM as needed
• Patients per shift/day: Approximately 6–6.5 bookable patient hours per day; mix of 60-minute and 30-minute visits
• Coverage type: Scheduled clinical hours plus call
• Call details: Evening, weekend, and holiday call required; phone availability within 15 minutes; onsite availability within 60 minutes if required
• Practice setting: Inpatient and outpatient; onsite coverage required

Requirements

• State license: Active, full, and unrestricted MD or DO license in any U.S. state
• Board/certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)
• Privileges/credentialing: Must comply with facility medical staff bylaws and VA regulations; proof of education, training, and certifications required
• Life support: BLS and ACLS required
• Other requirements: Active DEA registration; active NPI number; clear OIG status; fluent in English

Clinical Details

• EMR: [Not provided]
• Support/staffing: Collaboration with VA mental health staff; participation in peer reviews and staff meetings
• Procedures/scope: Comprehensive psychiatric care including admission, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, consults and follow-ups, E-consults, discharge planning, and follow-up care; approximately 95% direct patient care and 5% administrative duties