Locums | Psychiatrist | Call Only | Rutherfordton, NC

**Locums | Psychiatrist | Call Only | Rutherfordton, NC**

**Why This Role**
- Inpatient psychiatry with support from a mental health FNP
- Manage a mix of adult psychiatric cases in a 14-bed unit
- Stable ongoing need with flexible scheduling

**Assignment Details**
- Start: ASAP
- End: Ongoing
- Coverage Dates: Sept 8-22
- Schedule: Call only, in-house
- Call Ratio: 1:2
- Call Response Time: 30 minutes
- Setting: Inpatient behavioral health unit
- EMR: MediTech
- Patient Census: 8-14 per day, split with FNP
- Admissions: 1-2 per shift
- Support Staff: 5 RNs, 4 MAs, 1 PA/NP, 1 office staff

**Clinical Details**
- Treat and manage a range of psychiatric conditions: anxiety, affective disorders, psychotic disorders, developmental disorders, eating disorders, and personality disorders
- Perform rounding and complete required documentation
- Sign off on IVC paperwork and required forms for FNP within 24 hours
- Provide consults and respond to calls as needed

**Requirements**
- Board certified or board eligible
- Active NC license
- BLS
- Willingness to supervise an advanced practice provider
- Experience in inpatient psychiatry preferred

**Compensation Info**
- Rates: Not published - facility is accepting bids
- Malpractice: Provided and paid for by Archway Locums
- Travel Expenses: Reimbursed