Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Springfield, IL
- Full-time
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Springfield, IL
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Springfield, Illinois, 62701!
This Job at a Glance
- Job Reference Id: ORD-224333-MD-IL
- Title: MD
- Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Assignment Type: Inpatient
- Call Required: No
- Board Certification Required: Negotiable
- Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This inpatient psychiatric facility delivers structured forensic behavioral health services to an adult population within a dedicated clinical environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ongoing basis beginning as soon as the selected clinician is credentialed.
About the Facility Location
Springfield is a historically significant destination, home to the Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and the Dana-Thomas House, among numerous museums and landmarks. Outdoor recreation is accessible at Washington Park, Lake Springfield, and Henson Robinson Zoo. The city also sits along the historic Route 66 corridor, adding cultural significance to any visit.
About the Clinician's Workday
The psychiatrist will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services on a dedicated adult forensic unit, working 40 hours per week on-site during day shifts structured as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. Clinical responsibilities include medication management, orders, treatment planning, restraint debriefs, and consults with social workers for a caseload of approximately 25 adult patients. The role is assigned exclusively to one forensic unit, with no floating between units required. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team - including clinical managers, social workers, and directors - is integral to this position, and no NP supervision is required.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: Varies
- Location Type: On-Site
- Government: No
- Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
- Cases Treated: Adult forensic inpatient psychiatric conditions; severe mental illness
- Average Length of Stay: Variable
- Census: ~25 adult patients
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
- Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
- Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
- Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
- Digital hub for assignment details
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About LocumTenens.com
The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.
LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.
We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.
Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.
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