Locum Tenens Psychiatrist

Job overview

This locum tenens Psychiatrist role is an onsite position based in Christiansburg, VA. Compensation is not specified for this assignment, which supports an adult inpatient psychiatry unit. The role exists to provide psychiatric care and clinical oversight for adult patients in an inpatient setting. The psychiatrist will manage a census of 10 to 12 patients per day, ensuring continuity of care through daily rounds and collaboration with residents or nurse practitioners.

What you'll do

• Conduct adult inpatient psychiatric evaluations and treatment.
• Manage 10-12 patients daily.
• Perform 1-2 admits/discharges per day.
• Participate in weekend rounding and on-call rotations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

christiansburg va

psychiatrist

locum tenens

weatherby healthcare

weekend rounding

inpatient

adult psychiatry

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid malpractice insurance, pre-paid travel and housing expenses.

Why this role

Supported by residents/NPs for weekend rounding; 12-month commitment preferred.

About the employer

Weatherby Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.