Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Alaska

Job description

About the facility

An inpatient psychiatric facility in Alaska is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. The facility provides specialized psychiatric care with an average patient length of stay ranging from 7 to 10 days. The unit maintains a structured environment focused on comprehensive adult psychiatric treatment.

About the facility location

Alaska offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities including wildlife viewing, kayaking, hiking, and whale watching activities. The region features attractions such as the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, Alaska Railroad, and Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Popular destinations include scenic railway routes and adventure packages, providing year-round recreational activities for residents and visitors.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult inpatients Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing medication regimens for patients with an average length of stay of 7-10 days. The position requires call coverage one weekend per month and prescriptive authority is essential. The clinician will work collaboratively with nursing staff and support personnel to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Varies, 10-14
• Patient population: Adults
• Call ratio/schedule: one weekend per month
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult psychiatric conditions
• Average length of stay: 7-10 days
• Census: Variable based on facility capacity
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable