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 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