Psychiatry Physician

We are seeking a Board Certified Psychiatrist for an inpatient locum opportunity in Jefferson City, Missouri. This need primarily consists of 1 2 weekends per month, along with additional PTO coverage, including a specific coverage block from December 28, 2026 through January 8, 2027.

Assignment Details

• 1 position available


• Ongoing weekend coverage


• Typically 1 weekend per month, with up to 2 weekends per month needed


• Additional PTO coverage needed


• Specific PTO Coverage: December 28, 2026 January 8, 2027

Weekend Schedule

• Friday 5:00 PM Monday 8:00 AM


• Onsite patient visits during daytime hours


• Day and night call coverage

PTO Coverage Schedule

• Unit Coverage: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM


• Call Coverage: 5:00 PM 8:00 AM


• All orientation hours billable

Practice Setting

• Inpatient Psychiatry


• Acute Behavioral Health Unit


• Acute Care Hospital


• Adult patients ages 18+


• Epic EMR

Patient Volume

• Average daily census: approximately 16 patients

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric evaluations and management


• Manage adult patients on an acute behavioral health unit


• Conduct onsite daytime patient visits during weekend coverage


• Provide overnight and weekend call coverage


• Provide inpatient unit coverage during scheduled PTO periods

Support Staff

• Registered Nurses


• Technicians


• Social Workers

Requirements

• MD or DO


• 
  Board Certification required
  


• Missouri medical license required


• 
  Physicians willing to obtain a Missouri license will be considered
  


• 2 3 years of inpatient Psychiatry experience preferred


• COVID-19 vaccination required; medical and religious exemptions accepted