Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in WI

  • ID: 221690A
  • Updated August 24th, 2026

  • Job ID 221690A
  • Job Title Physician - Psychiatrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State WI
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a Psychiatrist for an 89-day assignment in Wisconsin, beginning Oct 5, 2026. This role involves comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care during 12-hour shifts, including participation in treatment-team meetings, family and caregiver communication, medication management, and discharge planning. The Psychiatrist will also handle court and involuntary treatment responsibilities and engage in peer-to-peer reviews.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide inpatient psychiatric care.
  • Participate in treatment-team meetings.
  • Facilitate family and caregiver communication.
  • Coordinate with nursing and social work teams.
  • Manage discharge planning.
  • Oversee medication management.
  • Handle court and involuntary treatment responsibilities.
  • Conduct peer-to-peer reviews.


Additional Information

  • Board Certified in Psychiatry
  • EMR: Epic
  • Inpatient setting
  • Average unit census is 17 patients.
  • Expected daily clinician census is approximately 10-15 patients, inclusive of routine follow-ups, admissions, and discharges (adjusted for acuity and staffing).


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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