Location: Adirondack Medical Center, Saranac Lake, NY
Emergency privileges required
Schedule:
On-site rounding: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch; flexible hours)
Night call: 5:00 PM - 8:00 AM daily
Patient census:
100% Geriatric/Senior Behavioral Health
Ages 55+
12 total beds
Average daily census: 8-12
Average number of patients seen daily: 8-12
H&Ps can be completed by existing physicians
Occasional consults on Med/Surg or ED floors
No geriatric fellowship required
Ideal candidate: flexible, personable, team-oriented, positive attitude
EMR: Meditech
Willing to train
Dictation services available
On-site support: social workers and nurses
Locum will be solo psychiatrist
Interview/credentialing:
If fit is confirmed, credentialing starts immediately
Clean and responsive provider needed to meet 9/15 start date