Locum Psychiatrist – Inpatient Behavioral Health

Howard-Sloan Search, Inc.

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Anderson, SC On site Inpatient Psychiatry

$257 to $307 hourly

About this job

Anderson, South Carolina | May 2026 (Dates TBD) AnMed Medical Center is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to provide locum inpatient Behavioral Health coverage beginning May 2026, due to physician maternity leave. This is a hospital-based setting with APP support, EPIC EMR, and a balanced adult/geriatric patient mix. Practice Setting - Facility: AnMed Medical Center - Unit: Inpatient Behavioral Health - Location: Anderson, SC - Hospital-Based Practice Coverage Details - Start: May 2026 (exact dates TBD) - Schedule: Varies based on patient volume - Call: Yes - Call Ratio: 1:4 - Only one physician on call at a time - Reason for Coverage: Maternity leave - Physician Coverage Model: - 4 physicians participate in call rotation - 1 mid-level (NP) provides support - Locum will supervise NP Patient & Volume Details - Patient Population: - Adult: 60% - Geriatric: 40% - Average Census: ~20 patients/day in BH unit Required Clinical Responsibilities - Prescribing narcotics - Pre-admission screening review & CMS-compliant documentation - Weekly care plan documentation - Discharge summaries & medication reconciliation Facility Resources - EMR: EPIC - 24-Hour Lab Availability: Yes - 24-Hour Anesthesia Availability: Yes Credentialing & Requirements - Board Certified Psychiatry – REQUIRED - Active South Carolina license – REQUIRED - NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) – REQUIRED at submission - BLS / ACLS – Preferred - Fellowship Training – Preferred - Estimated Credentialing Time: 60–90 days Travel & Logistics - Travel expenses reimbursed, including: - Flight - Hotel - Rental car OR Mileage (IRS standard rate)