Physician / Psychiatry / New York / Locum Tenens / Psychiatrist Job at Adelphi Staffing, LLC

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Psychiatrist Inpatient PsychJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Saranac Lake, NYService Setting: Inpatient Senior Behavioral Health UnitCoverage Type: Clinical + CallCoverage Period: September 15, 2025 OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: Daily on-site, 8a 5p (1hr unpaid lunch; flexible)On-Call Shift Schedule: Nightly, 5p 8a COVERAGE DATESSep 15-22, 2025 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Geriatric (Ages 55+)Patient Volume/Census: Average 812 patients dailyAdmissions: YesRounding: IncludedPhone Consults: Yes (Med/Surg or ED; infrequent)Case Mix: 100% Senior Behavioral Health Unit FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 12EMR System: MeditechOffice Equipment Available: Dictation services availableSpecialty Backup Available: Physicians available for H&PSupport Staff Available: Social workers and nursesReason for Coverage: Short-term coverage need PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: YesTemporary Privileges Available: Yes (Emergency Privileges)Credentialing Timeline: Must be credentialed by 09/15/2025 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURESPsychiatric evaluations and roundingConsults on Med/Surg or ED floors (infrequent)Documentation and charting JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active NY license requiredBoard: Board Eligible (within 5 years)DEA: Active DEA CertificationExperience: Experience in geriatric psychiatry preferredOther Qualifications: Willing to train on Meditech; flexible and personable; team player DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide psychiatric care to geriatric inpatientsComplete daily rounds and patient assessmentsBe available for overnight in-house callCollaborate with interdisciplinary teamParticipate in documentation and dictation as required