Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry in Bronx, NY

A mental health center is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. Bronx, New York is the birthplace of hip-hop culture. Its also home to some major attractions including the Bronx Museum of the Arts, the oldest public golf course in the country (Van Cortlandt), Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, Americas first zoo and NYCs sprawling botanical gardens. We are seeking 40 hours of weekly coverage or two part-time providers working 19 hours each. Onsite coverage is preferred due to reimbursement considerations, though a hybrid arrangement may be considered if necessary. The facility is an outpatient Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with MDs seeing an average of 18-21 patients per day. Appointments are primarily scheduled, but walk-ins are accommodated when needed. The cancellation rate is approximately 25-30%. Initial evaluations are allotted 45-60 minutes, while medication checks and follow-up appointments are scheduled for 15-30 minutes. Dates Needed: December and ongoing Case Load/PPD: 18-21 patients for MDs; 15-16 for NPs Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Clinic Assignment Duration: Locums Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Patient Population: Adults Government: No Reference ID: ORD-182333-MD-NY Contact: LocumTenens.com recruiter has the specialized knowledge and personal connections to source premier assignments while negotiating top pay on your behalfLT Online Experience gives you one-stop visibility into your past and future assignments, presents, time and pay, preferences, travel info and document storageLocumTenens.com provides paid malpractice insurance (A), paid housing and travel, comprehensive onboarding, 1099 financial consulting, and credentialing, privileging, and licensing assistance