Physician / Psychiatry / New York / Locum tenens / Psychiatrist Job

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Psychiatrist Inpatient Psych Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Saranac Lake, NY Service Setting: Inpatient Senior Behavioral Health Unit Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: September 15, 2025 September 22, 2025 Clinical Shift Schedule: Daily on-site, 8a 5p (1hr unpaid lunch; flexible) On-Call Shift Schedule: Nightly, 5p 8a COVERAGE DATES Sep 15-22, 2025 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Geriatric (Ages 55+) Patient Volume/Census: Average 812 patients daily Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included Phone Consults: Yes (Med/Surg or ED; infrequent) Case Mix: 100% Senior Behavioral Health Unit FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 12 EMR System: Meditech Office Equipment Available: Dictation services available Specialty Backup Available: Physicians available for H&P Support Staff Available: Social workers and nurses Reason for Coverage: Short-term coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Emergency Privileges) Credentialing Timeline: Must be credentialed by 09/15/2025 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Psychiatric evaluations and rounding Consults on Med/Surg or ED floors (infrequent) Documentation and charting JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active NY license required Board: Board Eligible (within 5 years) DEA: Active DEA Certification Experience: Experience in geriatric psychiatry preferred Other Qualifications: Willing to train on Meditech; flexible and personable; team player DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide psychiatric care to geriatric inpatients Complete daily rounds and patient assessments Be available for overnight in-house call Collaborate with interdisciplinary team Participate in documentation and dictation as required