Locum Tenens Psychiatry: General Job in Anchorage, Alaska
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Anchorage, AK
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Jan 6, 2025 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Sun; 8-hr shifts (Full-time)
• Call Schedule: Nights; Week on, Week off
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 mins
• Call Volume: Low
• Patient Volume: 20 (acute psych unit)
• Patient Demographics:
- 75% Adult, 25% Pediatric (13+ yrs)
• Ratio of Follow-ups to New Evaluations: 4:1
• Admissions Required: Yes
• Support Staff: RN, Techs, Mental Health Therapists
• Physicians in Practice: 4
• Duties: Work full-time as IP consult liaison.
• Required Procedures:
- Anxiety, Affective, ADD/ADHD, Personality, Eating & Psychotic Disorders
• No. of Psych Beds: 20
• Lab Onsite: Yes
• EMR: Epic
• May Supervise Residents/Fellows: Yes; Not Required
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active AK License or IMLC
• BC
• BLS