Psych Physician - Atlanta, GA
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Job Description Join a dynamic inpatient psychiatric team delivering comprehensive care to a diverse adult and pediatric population in a busy hospital setting. You will lead medication management, psychotherapeutic interventions, and treatment‑plan development while collaborating closely with physicians, pharmacy, nursing, and support staff. This full‑time, Monday‑Friday role offers a predictable daytime schedule with no on‑call responsibilities. Key Details - Assignment Type: Locum Tenens - Setting: Inpatient / Hospital - Start Date: ASAP - Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Patient Population: All Ages (pre‑adolescent to geriatric) - Location: Atlanta, GA - Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non‑local candidates Benefits - Weekly direct deposit - Malpractice insurance with tail coverage - Supportive credentialing assistance - Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable) - Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable) Job Responsibilities - Provide and supervise medical and physical care for admitted patients. - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage psychopharmacology. - Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions as appropriate. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, pharmacy, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated care. - Supervise and support a nurse practitioner working within the unit. - Manage 14–16 patient encounters per shift on acute, sub‑acute, and long‑term psychiatric units. - Participate in involuntary commitments, seclusion, and restraint procedures when necessary. - Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and order entry. Qualifications - Board certified or board eligible psychiatrist; board certification must be obtained within 24 months if eligible. - Strong interest and prior experience in inpatient psychiatric care. - Experience managing a wide age range (pre‑adolescent to geriatric) and a broad spectrum of diagnoses (mood, psychotic, substance‑use disorders). - Prior work in an inpatient psychiatric setting required; 3+ years preferred. - Child/Adolescent psychiatry board certification preferred. - EPIC EMR experience preferred. - Required certifications: ABLS, ACLS, BLS. Working Hours - Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM - No overnight call or weekend duties Skills - Proficiency in psychopharmacology and medication management. - Ability to conduct group, family, and individual psychotherapy. - Familiarity with involuntary commitment processes, seclusion, and restraint techniques. - Competence with EPIC electronic medical record system. - Strong interdisciplinary communication and leadership abilities. - Knowledge of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a treatment option. Working Hours: Days
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