Psychiatry - Geriatrics Physician at Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC summary:
A Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provides specialized clinical services in inpatient settings, focusing on mental health disorders among elderly patients. This locum tenens position in Ayer, MA involves working Monday to Friday with occasional call responsibilities and collaboration with support staff. The physician must be adept in managing diverse psychiatric disorders and supervising advanced practice providers while ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Job Quick Facts
- Specialty: Geriatric Psychiatry
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Facility Location: Ayer, MA
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
- Coverage Period: Jan 15, 2024 - Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 830a-5p
- Call Schedule: week and weeknight
- Call Type: In-House
- Call Volume: 2-3/week; 0-1/weeknight
- Patient Volume: 10
- Patient Demographics: Geriatric
- Admissions Required: Yes
- Rounding Included: Yes
- Support Staff: RN-CNA, MS-LCSW and Psych-NP
- Case Mix/Skills: - Disorders: Anxiety, Affective, ADD/ADHD, Personality, Eating, Development, Psychotic and Organic disorders. - Familiarity With: Involuntary commitments, Seclusion therapy & Restraint application.
- Procedures Required: None
- Beds in the Dept: 20
- EMR: Meditech
- Required to Supervise APPs: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements: 
Keywords:
Geriatric Psychiatry, Mental Health, Inpatient Care, Locum Tenens, Clinical Psychiatry, Elderly Patients, Psychiatric Disorders, MA License, Psychiatrist, Supervision of APPs
