Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in NY

  • ID: 223037A
  • Updated September 17th, 2026

  • Job ID 223037A
  • Job Title Physician - Psychiatrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NY
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist Physician for an engaging 7-day assignment with our client in New York, commencing Nov 16, 2026. This role involves working Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on 10 patients per day on Thursday and Friday, alongside precepting duties Monday through Wednesday. The chosen Physician will manage a diverse caseload including new consults, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, substance-use disorders, and crisis management, with a call schedule of 1:7.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide psychiatric care for 10 patients per day on Thursday and Friday
  • Conduct precepting hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
  • Participate in a 1:7 call schedule, equating to one week of call every seven weeks
  • Perform 1 new consult per day
  • Manage cases of depression and anxiety
  • Treat bipolar disorder
  • Address schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
  • Care for patients with ADHD
  • Manage PTSD cases
  • Address substance-use disorders
  • Handle suicidal ideation and crisis management


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certification: Psychiatry
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Call Schedule: 1:7 (one week of call once every seven weeks)
  • Patient Volume: 10 patients per day on Thursday and Friday, with 1 new consult per day


Benefits

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

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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