Geriatric Psychiatry – Locum Tenens Hire (Louisiana)

Geriatric Psychiatry – Locum Tenens Hire (Louisiana)

Job Description

The Geriatric Psychiatry locum opportunity in Louisiana

Location: Southwest Louisiana (Inquire for specific location)
Duration: June – Ongoing (until perm is hired)
Schedule: 2-4 weeks per month
Shift: Monday – Friday 8a-5p
Call: Yes, (night and weekend) > (phone consults – likely to not have to go in)
Patient volume: 14-16 patients per day 
Scope: Geri Psych (ages 55+), full spectrum Geri Psych
>Dementia, depression, psychosis/bi-polar, 20-50% substance abuse.  Hospitalists round in Psych unit for medical conditions
>Geri Psych do admissions (1-5) per day
>length of stay varies (based on treatment) 10-14 days (national avg)
EMR: EPIC

Hospital: Level 3 trauma, 31 bed Psych unit
Group/support: solo provider + ancillary RN hospital staff
Requirements (boards, license): Board Certified in Geri-Psych with LA or Compact license

 

*Travel, Accommodations, and Malpractice – PAID for locum opportunities*

*Assistance with credentialing provide – expedited timeline*

*Call or Email for further details*

 

If you are (or someone you know is) interested please let me know your availability and contact information. Followed with an update CV. All information is held strictly confidential.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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