Psychiatric Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Georgia

Job description

About the facility

This 24/7 crisis stabilization unit provides specialized psychiatric care for adults requiring immediate mental health intervention in a structured hospital environment. The facility maintains established protocols for managing patients with suicidal ideation, acute psychosis, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and substance withdrawal conditions with an average length of stay of 3-7 days. The organization utilizes modern documentation systems and evidence-based treatment approaches to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery.

About the facility location

Georgia offers diverse attractions ranging from world-class aquariums to historic districts and scenic mountain towns like Blue Ridge, where visitors can enjoy train rides, hiking, fishing, and rafting activities. The state features numerous nature and wildlife areas alongside cultural experiences such as ghost tours in historic neighborhoods. From outdoor adventures and RV camping to waterside relaxation, Georgia provides year-round recreational opportunities across its varied landscapes.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatric physician associate will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients in crisis requiring acute mental health treatment. Clinical duties include providing medication management with initiation and adjustment of psychotropic medications, managing detox protocols for alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines, and developing individualized treatment plans. The clinician will work part-time day shifts totaling 24 hours per week, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and case managers while participating in treatment planning and discharge coordination to ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation for the 18-bed census.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: ~12-16 PPD
• Support staff: LPNs, RNs, Therapists, Medical Director (MD)
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Part time (24 hours)
• Cases treated: Suicidal ideation, Acute psychosis, MDD, bipolar disorder, Substance withdrawal
• Average length of stay: 3-7 days
• Census: 18