Locum Tenens Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Opportunity Near Endicott, WA

Are you a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist seeking a locum tenens opportunity in Washington? We have an immediate opening near Endicott, WA, for a skilled physician to provide inpatient psychiatric care and consultative services. This position is ideal for a psychiatrist looking for a flexible assignment with a focus on comprehensive mental health services for young patients.

Position Overview:

• Location: Near Endicott, WA


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call


• EMR System: Epic

Practice Details:

• Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry


• Practice Setting: Inpatient, no outpatient care required.


• Shifts and Coverage:
  
  
  
  • Inpatient Unit: Provide full-time psychiatric care for child and adolescent patients.
  
  
  • Patient Load: Manage 8-10 patients per shift.
  
  
  • Rounding: Conduct rounds on assigned patients within the inpatient unit.
  
  
  • Call Coverage: While weekend coverage is not required, some call coverage is anticipated. This will be shift-based, with pediatric consultations to the Emergency Department (ED) and medical units. Consultations are scheduled in the morning, with a minimum guaranteed 4-hour shift on-site. Once the shift is complete, no return to the hospital is required unless specifically called in.
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Must be board-certified in Psychiatry, with a focus on child and adolescent care.


• Fellowship: Fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is preferred.


• Certifications: BLS is required; other certifications (ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS) are not needed.


• Licensing: Must be licensed in Washington or eligible through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC). No reimbursement is available for licensing costs.


• Privileges: Hospital or surgery center privileges are not required. Admissions to the inpatient unit will be managed through standard procedures.


• Temporary Privileges: Not available for this position.


• Credentialing Timeframe: Estimated at 90 days.

Why This Opportunity?

This locum tenens position offers the chance to work in a specialized inpatient setting with a focus on child and adolescent mental health. The role provides a balanced schedule with no required weekend coverage and a manageable patient load, allowing you to deliver high-quality care without being overwhelmed. With the flexibility of shift-based call coverage and the opportunity to leave the facility after consults, this role is ideal for a psychiatrist looking for a rewarding yet flexible assignment in a supportive environment.

Job ID: j-243447