Psych Physician - Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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Job Description Join a dynamic military outpatient clinic delivering comprehensive psychiatric services to adult and mixed‑age populations. This locum tenens role encompasses direct patient care, crisis intervention, interdisciplinary coordination, and educational responsibilities, all within a full‑time day schedule. Experience a collaborative environment that values quality improvement and professional development. Key Details - Assignment Type: Locum Tenens - Setting: Outpatient Clinic / Hospital - Start Date: ASAP - Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Days) - Patient Population: Adult / All Ages - Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX - 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 a full range of psychiatric services in accordance with MTF privileges. - Conduct examinations, diagnose, treat, and prescribe appropriate therapies. - Deliver preventive care, health‑maintenance counseling, and annual physicals. - Order and interpret diagnostic tests; coordinate referrals and consultations. - Perform emergency services and crisis intervention, including life‑saving procedures when needed. - Teach and mentor other health‑care professionals; lead educational lectures and in‑service training. - Collaborate with facility and community resources to ensure multidisciplinary, comprehensive patient care. - Offer telephone and in‑person advisory support to physicians and non‑physician providers. - Participate as a faculty member on committees, conferences, and boards related to clinical duties. - Evaluate patient care delivery, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions. - Engage in Quality Assurance, performance improvement, risk management, and peer‑review programs. Qualifications - Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). - Education: Graduation from a U.S. or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, an AOA‑approved osteopathic college, or an ECFMG‑certified foreign school. - Certification: Board certification from an ABMS or AOA member board. - Internship/Residency/Fellowship: Completion of an ACGME‑accredited residency in Psychiatry. - Experience: Meets clinical competency requirements as outlined in credentialing instructions. - Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas (or ability to obtain a license). Working Hours - Full‑time, day shift (Monday–Friday). - Typical hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with occasional on‑call or emergency coverage as required. Skills - Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic abilities in psychiatry. - Proficiency in crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric procedures. - Excellent patient education and health‑promotion counseling. - Ability to teach, mentor, and deliver in‑service training to medical staff. - Effective interdisciplinary collaboration and referral coordination. - Familiarity with quality‑assurance and performance‑improvement processes. - Competent use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems. - Clear, professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Working Hours: Days
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