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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Saranac Lake, NY

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Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other

Location: Saranac Lake, NY

Employer: Adelphi Locums

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Saranac Lake, New York, 12983!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

Ongoing 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

About Adelphi LocumsAdelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs. 1660356EXPPLAT