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This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-AK
Title: MD
Dates Needed: Late September 2026 - End of November 2026
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Negotiable
Board Certification Required: No
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This inpatient facility is seeking a locum tenens psychiatrist for short-term coverage from late September 2026 through the end of November 2026. The facility maintains a structured clinical environment supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, LPNs, and Therapists. Established clinical protocols are in place to support continuity of psychiatric care delivery throughout the coverage period.
About the Facility Location
Alaska offers a range of regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities suited to varied interests. The state provides access to natural landscapes, wildlife programs, and year-round activities spanning cultural experiences and outdoor exploration. Clinicians on assignment will find regional amenities and recreational opportunities accessible throughout the state.
About the Clinician's Workday
Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for patients of all ages, working Monday through Friday during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for patients presenting with a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including suicidal ideation and self-harm. Weekend and call coverage are available as negotiable options for this assignment. Prescriptive authority and an active Alaska medical license are required for all clinicians considered for this position.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: Variable
Support Staff: RNs, LPNs, Therapists
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
Cases Treated: Inpatient psychiatric conditions; wide range of mental health diagnoses including suicidal ideation and self-harm; all ages
Average Length of Stay: 30 days
Census: Variable
Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable
Initial Evaluation Time: Variable
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Who can apply
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