Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in WA

  • ID: 223347A
  • Updated September 25th, 2026

  • Job ID 223347A
  • Job Title Physician - Psychiatrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State WA
  • Practice Setting Health System
  • Start Date 11/30/2026
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Job Description

Our client in Washington is seeking a Physician specializing in Psychiatry for a 59-day assignment. This full-time role involves a mix of 5-7 inpatient shifts and 12-19 outpatient days per month, with occasional night call and quarterly weekend coverage. The Physician will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adult patients, including rounding, admissions, and discharges, primarily working standard 8 AM to 5 PM shifts with specific split schedules for inpatient and outpatient days.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide 5-7 inpatient shifts per month
  • Manage 12-19 outpatient days per month
  • Handle occasional night call duties
  • Provide weekend coverage approximately once per quarter for inpatient telework, potentially remote if residing in Washington
  • Adhere to clinic hours of 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Follow inpatient/outpatient split day schedules: 8 AM to noon for inpatient, then 1 PM to 5 PM for clinic, with occasional 7:30 AM starts for court appearances
  • Perform rounding and admissions, including required patient discharges
  • Provide care for adult demographics


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Psychiatry
  • EMR: Epic
  • Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
  • Call Schedule: Occasional night call
  • Average patients per day: 12-14
  • Staffing Mix: A psych hospitalist is present on the floor from 7 AM to 7 PM seeing most inpatient patients


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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