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Job description
Locum Tenens Psychiatrist Opportunity in Dallas, TX
We are seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists for a long term locum tenens opportunity in Dallas, TX. The successful candidate will be able to do the following:
90% of the time is involved in direct patient care.
Ability to perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluation/assessments to inpatient medical units and the Emergency Department.
Contractor shall be responsible for providing direct patient care and psychiatric consultation in all areas under the jurisdiction of the Consult-Liaison team, inpatient, and outpatient setting. These include but are not limited to the Emergency Department, medical-surgical units, ICUs, Community Living Center, and after-hours coverage for the MH inpatient unit and RRTP
Be skilled in general, psychosomatic, and emergency psychiatry
He/she should be competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of clinical problems, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, as well as delirium and other psychiatric presentations of medical illness.
Order diagnostic studies and interprets laboratory test, EKG, and radiology diagnostic tests (CXR, CT SCAN, MRI) as indicated
Provide timely ongoing care for assigned patients. Screens patients to determine need for further care.
Prescribe and refills medications within the defined scope of practice
Carry out health promotion and disease prevention
Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies.
Oversee and assist PAs/NPs as needed.
Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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