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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Saranac Lake, NY
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Saranac Lake, NYLocumJobsNetwork • Baton Rouge, US
Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Psychiatry - General / Other in Saranac Lake, NY

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

LocumJobsNetwork • Baton Rouge, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

LocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Saranac Lake, New York, 12983!

About The Position

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
  • 1660356EXPPLAT

    About Adelphi Locums

    Adelphi 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.

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