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Psychiatry Physician Associate Needed for Inpatient Facility in Georgia

LocumTenens.com • Full-time • Irwinton, Georgia, United States • $0 / year • 4d ago

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD- -PA-GA Title:

PA Dates Needed:

ASAP - Ongoing Shift Type:

Day Shift Assignment Type:

Inpatient Call Required:

No Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility

This short-term residential behavioral health facility operates a 16-bed acute psychiatric stabilization unit specializing in crisis intervention services for children and adolescents. The facility maintains an average length of stay of 5-7 days and focuses on acute stabilization treatment with comprehensive multidisciplinary support including medical directors, psychiatry residents, therapists, and case management services. The organization provides supportive onsite leadership with established protocols for shared caseload responsibilities and team-based care delivery. About the Facility Location

The area features prominent family attractions including the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta, along with the Fernbank Science Center which provides free admission. Outdoor recreational activities are available through Lake Lanier, offering jet ski adventures and paddle board rentals, while the Chattahoochee River provides tubing experiences. The region hosts cultural events such as the Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival and offers underground exploration opportunities at Raccoon Mountain Caverns. About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatric physician associate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adolescents in a 16-bed acute psychiatric stabilization unit with an average daily census of 12-16 patients during full-time day shifts. Clinical responsibilities include assisting with admissions, conducting daily psychiatric follow-ups, discharge planning, and maintaining accurate documentation for patients with behavioral health conditions including mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and suicidal ideation. The clinician will complete initial psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission and participate in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment alongside the Medical Director, Psychiatry Resident, therapists, case management, and program leadership. The position involves managing approximately one admission and one discharge per day while working within a supportive team-based care model focused on acute stabilization and crisis intervention.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

12-16 Support Staff:

Medical Director, Psychiatry Resident, therapists, case management, program leadership, and office staff Patient Population:

Children Location Type:

On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes Government:

No Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated:

ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ODD Average Length of Stay:

5-7 days Census:

12-16 Med Checks/Follow-up per day:

Not applicable Initial Evaluation Time:

Within 24 hours of admission

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