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Child And Adolescent Psychiatry - Physician
Child And Adolescent Psychiatry - Physician
Location: San Francisco, California
Schedule: 5:00AM - 1:30PM x 5
Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension. Pay Rate: $228 - $245/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a temporary assignment in San Francisco, California. These positions are 26-week locum tenens contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist:
• Provide coverage 2 weekends per month and the following Monday/Tuesday
• Work Monday/Tuesday shifts from 8am-5pm on site, followed by night call until 8am
• Perform weekend rounding (approximately 6 hours starting at 8am), followed by on-call coverage until 8am the following day
• Place admission orders for patients arriving during night call shifts
• Manage a patient census of 6-12 patients per day
• Apply strong foundation in psychiatric principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities, including psychopharmacology and various psychotherapies
• Administer and manage psychiatric medications in children and adolescent patients
• Apply knowledge of adolescent development and family systems in patient care
• Develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, parents, and guardians
• Manage challenging behaviors in adolescent patients utilizing therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques
• Lead the multidisciplinary team, oversee patient care, and provide guidance and supervision to other healthcare professionals
• Maintain effective communication to develop rapport with patients, families, and team members
• Adapt clinical approach to meet the diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and familial needs of the patient population
• Work collaboratively with other professionals in a therapeutic environment
• Apply knowledge of legal frameworks, educational provisions, and safeguarding protocols relevant to adolescent patients
• Maintain board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) or General Psychiatry with completed CAP fellowship
• Maintain current BLS (AHA) certification
• Maintain valid California state licensure and CA DEA with Schedule 2/2n
• Comply with COVID-19 vaccine and booster requirements
Benefits for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist:
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance
• 24/7 Recruitment Support
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $5,000
Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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