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 dailyAdmissions : YesRounding : IncludedPhone Consults : Yes (Med / Surg or ED; infrequent)Case Mix : 100% Senior Behavioral Health UnitFACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department : 12EMR System : MeditechOffice Equipment Available : Dictation services availableSpecialty Backup Available : Physicians available for H&PSupport Staff Available : Social workers and nursesReason for Coverage : Short-term coverage needPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : Yes (Emergency Privileges)Credentialing Timeline : Must be credentialed by 09 / 15 / 2025COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESPsychiatric evaluations and roundingConsults on Med / Surg or ED floors (infrequent)Documentation and chartingJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active NY license requiredBoard : Board Eligible (within 5 years)DEA : Active DEA CertificationExperience : Experience in geriatric psychiatry preferredOther Qualifications : Willing to train on Meditech; flexible and personable; team playerDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide psychiatric care to geriatric inpatientsComplete daily rounds and patient assessmentsBe available for overnight in-house callCollaborate with interdisciplinary teamParticipate in documentation and dictation as required1660356EXPPLAT
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.