Inpatient Psychiatrist Locum Opportunity Jefferson City, MO
We are seeking a Board Certified Psychiatrist for an inpatient locum opportunity in Jefferson City, Missouri. This need primarily consists of 1 2 weekends per month, along with additional PTO coverage, including a specific coverage block from December 28, 2026 through January 8, 2027.
Assignment Details
- 1 position available
- Ongoing weekend coverage
- Typically 1 weekend per month, with up to 2 weekends per month needed
- Additional PTO coverage needed
- Specific PTO Coverage: December 28, 2026 January 8, 2027
Weekend Schedule
- Friday 5:00 PM Monday 8:00 AM
- Onsite patient visits during daytime hours
- Day and night call coverage
PTO Coverage Schedule
- Unit Coverage: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- Call Coverage: 5:00 PM 8:00 AM
- All orientation hours billable
Practice Setting
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Acute Behavioral Health Unit
- Acute Care Hospital
- Adult patients ages 18+
- Epic EMR
Patient Volume
- Average daily census: approximately 16 patients
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient psychiatric evaluations and management
- Manage adult patients on an acute behavioral health unit
- Conduct onsite daytime patient visits during weekend coverage
- Provide overnight and weekend call coverage
- Provide inpatient unit coverage during scheduled PTO periods
Support Staff
- Registered Nurses
- Technicians
- Social Workers
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certification required
- Missouri medical license required
- Physicians willing to obtain a Missouri license will be considered
- 2 3 years of inpatient Psychiatry experience preferred
- COVID-19 vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions accepted
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