Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Muskegon, MI
LocumJobsOnline, Muskegon
About The Position
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, beginning on Aug 26, 2025. This opportunity involves weekday shifts from 8am to 5pm with call coverage from 5pm to 8am. The role entails supervising a team and providing inpatient care in a psychiatric setting, handling a variety of mental health disorders.
Job Details
- Location: Michigan
- Facility Type: Inpatient Psychiatric Department
- Start Date: Aug 26, 2025
- LOA: 20 days
- Provider Type Needed: Psychiatrist
- Schedule: Weekday 8am-5pm, Call Schedule 5pm-8am
Responsibilities and Duties
- Supervise and collaborate with a psychiatric NP and other healthcare providers
- Manage an average of 12 patients per day
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders including anxiety, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, and more
- Conduct involuntary commitments, seclusion therapy, pharmacotherapy, group therapy, and restraint application
- Utilize Epic EMR system for documentation and patient management
Additional Information
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Active MI license and BLS certification required
- Must be available for the entire duration of the assignment with no exceptions
- Familiarity with various treatment protocols and security measures in place
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
Travel the United States and see new places.
Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
Set your own schedule.
Earn more money than permanent providers.
Experience new practice settings.
Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!