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This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-IL
Title: MD
Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This inpatient psychiatric facility delivers structured forensic behavioral health services to an adult population within a dedicated clinical environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an ongoing basis beginning as soon as the selected clinician is credentialed.
About the Facility Location
Springfield is a historically significant destination, home to the Abraham Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and the Dana-Thomas House, among numerous museums and landmarks. Outdoor recreation is accessible at Washington Park, Lake Springfield, and Henson Robinson Zoo. The city also sits along the historic Route 66 corridor, adding cultural significance to any visit.
About the Clinicians Workday
The psychiatrist will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services on a dedicated adult forensic unit, working 40 hours per week on-site during day shifts structured as five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. Clinical responsibilities include medication management, orders, treatment planning, restraint debriefs, and consults with social workers for a caseload of approximately 25 adult patients. The role is assigned exclusively to one forensic unit, with no floating between units required. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team - including clinical managers, social workers, and directors - is integral to this position, and no NP supervision is required.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Varies
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Adult forensic inpatient psychiatric conditions; severe mental illness
Average Length of Stay: Variable
Census: ~25 adult patients
Why choose LocumTenens.com?
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Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
Who can apply
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