Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Southern Colorado

2 months ago

Johnson Village, ColoradoFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

This locum tenens position is for a psychiatrist to cover an adult inpatient forensic unit in Southern Colorado. The caseload is 15-19 patients with an average length of stay exceeding 21 days.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric care for adult forensic patients.
Manage a caseload of 15-19 patients.
Participate in treatment planning and documentation.

Requirements

Board certification required.
Ability to credential quickly for temporary privileges.

Benefits & Compensation

Locum tenens assignment with flexible duration starting September.
No call required.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
Option for 4x10 hour days but must work Friday.
No call required.
No weekend coverage required.
On-site position.

Enjoy a predictable M-F schedule with no call in a beautiful Colorado location. This is a full-time locum tenens role on an adult forensic inpatient unit. Apply now to secure this rare work-life balance locum position.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Southern Colorado at Locum Tenens a 5.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Locum Tenens is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Johnson Village, Colorado.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Locum tenens assignment, Rapid credentialing, Concierge support, Digital hub for assignment details. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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