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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Southern Colorado

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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Southern Colorado
Location(s): CO

A mental health facility is seeking a psychiatrist for ongoing locum tenens coverage. Credentialing can be completed in 2 weeks for temporary privileges.
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The schedule is Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with the option for 4x10 hour days but must work Friday. This is for an adult inpatient forensic unit. Caseload of 15-19 patients. Each patient is not necessarily seen each day.


Dates Needed:  June - Ongoing
Call Ratio/Schedule:  N/A
Case Load/PPD:  15-19
Shift Type:  Day Shift
Assignment Type:  Inpatient
Assignment Duration:  Locums
Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated:  Adult, Forensic
Average Length of Stay (IP):  Exceeds 21 days
Census (IP Only):  39
Call Required:  No
Board Certification Required:  Yes
Patient Population:  Adults
Government:  No

Additional Information:  

  • Adult
  • Forensics
  • Inpatient
  • Mental
  • Psychiatric

Reference ID:  ORD-100074-MD-CO


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