Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in AZ

  • ID: 220410A
  • Updated July 8th, 2026

  • Job ID 220410A
  • Job Title Physician - Psychiatrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State AZ
  • Practice Setting IHS
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to join our client's team in Arizona, starting Oct 5, 2026. This 48-day assignment involves a part-time schedule for a year-long contract, focusing on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and follow-up visits, with options for both telehealth and onsite work.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Psychiatric evaluations
  • Medication management
  • Prescribe psychotropic medications
  • Treatment planning
  • Follow-up visits
  • Staff consultation
  • Education of medical providers
  • Documentation in the IHS Electronic Health Record
  • Coordinate care with behavioral health providers


Additional Information

  • Board certifications in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry are required.
  • Experience with RPMS EMR system.


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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