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This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-NJ
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Negotiable
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This 554-bed full-service teaching hospital delivers comprehensive inpatient psychiatric services within a structured clinical environment. The facility maintains established multidisciplinary protocols and dedicated clinical resources to support continuity of inpatient psychiatric care for an adult involuntary population. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.
About the Facility Location
The city is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States and offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include the Mills at Jersey Gardens - New Jerseys largest outlet retail center with over 200 stores - Liberty Hall Museum, and Warinanco Park. The area also serves as a convenient base for day trips, with Newark and New York City accessible nearby, where visitors may explore harbor cruises, helicopter tours, and observatory experiences.
About the Clinicians Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services on an adult involuntary unit, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include rounding on and managing a daily caseload of 10-20 adult patients, conducting psychiatric evaluations, and providing medication management. Support staff includes residents, nursing personnel, and social workers to facilitate continuity of care. Call requirements are negotiable for this assignment.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 10-20
Support Staff: Residents, Nursing, and Social Workers
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Adult inpatient involuntary psychiatric conditions
Average Length of Stay: Variable
Census: 10-20 patients per day
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Who can apply
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