Physician / Psychiatry / New York / Locum Tenens / Adult Psychiatrist Job

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Adult Psychiatry

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Cooperstown, NY

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical + Call

Coverage Period: 07/20/2026 Ongoing

Shift Schedule: MonFri, 8a5p

Call Schedule: TBD; 12 Weekends Per Month

- At Least One Weeknight of Phone Call Coverage

Call Type: Phone Call

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adult

Patient Volume/Census: 14-Bed Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Admissions: Yes

Rounding: Included

Phone Consults: Yes

Case Mix: General Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 14

EMR System: Epic

Specialty Backup Available: Psychiatry Support Services

Support Staff Available: 12 Nurse Practitioners

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes



COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rate: TBD

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Inpatient Psychiatric Evaluations

Medication Management

Treatment Planning and Psychiatric Care

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Active New York Medical License

Board Certified

Active DEA

Inpatient Psychiatry Experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide inpatient psychiatric care for hospitalized adult patients

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans

Manage medications and monitor patient progress

Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners and multidisciplinary care teams

Provide weekend and weeknight call coverage as scheduled

Serve as the sole physician covering the inpatient psychiatric unit

Document patient encounters using Epic EMR