Psychiatry-Geriatric job located in Idaho

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-210566-MD-ID
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  Starting July 6, 2026 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

The facility maintains a collaborative model with psychiatrists, residents, and family medicine physicians to provide comprehensive care including consultation services and emergency psychiatric coverage. The medical center supports quality psychiatric care delivery with dedicated staffing and established protocols for patient admissions, treatment, and discharge planning.

Idaho offers diverse recreational activities including mini golf venues, creative arts experiences such as paint and sip classes, and commissioned artist services. The region provides access to state parks, museums, and breweries with regular programming that includes yoga sessions, stargazing opportunities, and live music events. Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in nature camps at local parks, while the area also features seasonal activities and photography contests throughout the year.

The geriatric psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adult inpatient services working 12-hour day shifts with night call coverage in a 7-on/7-off rotation. The clinician will round on 15-18 patients daily while managing new admissions averaging 5-7 patients and coordinating discharges averaging 4-5 patients per day. Responsibilities include handling approximately 3 new consultations plus follow-ups daily, covering psychiatric emergencies, and managing patients across 2 adult psychiatric units totaling 37 beds with typical census of 30+ patients. The position requires board certification in psychiatry with prescriptive authority and involves collaboration with 2 physicians, 2-3 residents, and family medicine physicians who manage histories and physicals for the service.

• Case Load/PPD:  15-18 patients per day
• Support Staff:  2 physicians, 2-3 residents, family medicine physicians for H&Ps
• Patient Population:  Geriatric
• Call Ratio/Schedule:  Monday-Sunday, 12 hour days  with night call, 7 on /7 off
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Part time (12 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Adult inpatient geriatric psychiatry with emergency and consultation services
• Average Length of Stay:  5-7 days
• Census:  Up to 37, typically 30+
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Daily patient rounds and follow-up consultations as clinically indicated
• Initial Evaluation Time:  Standard psychiatric evaluation protocols for new admissions and consultations

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