Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in Missouri

We are seeking a Psychiatry Physician for a 16-day assignment with our client in Missouri, starting Dec 28, 2026. This role involves providing inpatient psychiatric care to general adult patients on a locked unit, typically seeing 8-14 patients per day during 8 AM to 5 PM shifts, including weekly and weekend call duties.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a caseload of 8-14 general adult inpatient psychiatry patients on a locked unit.
• Provide 1 night per week of call, typically Monday night.
• Participate in weekend call on a 1:3 or 1:4 rotation.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Psychiatry
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Out of house call; 1 night per week (Monday night) and 1:3 or 1:4 weekend call
• Patients Per Day: 8-14
• LOA: 16 Days
• Staffing Mix: Full support staff with the Physician as the only MD on the unit

Benefits

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