Psychiatric Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Georgia

• Job Reference Id: ORD-211918-PA-GA
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: May - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

This 24/7 crisis stabilization unit provides specialized psychiatric care for adults requiring immediate mental health intervention in a structured hospital environment. The facility maintains established protocols for managing patients with suicidal ideation, acute psychosis, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and substance withdrawal conditions with an average length of stay of 3-7 days. The organization utilizes modern documentation systems and evidence-based treatment approaches to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery.

Georgia offers diverse attractions ranging from world-class aquariums to historic districts and scenic mountain towns like Blue Ridge, where visitors can enjoy train rides, hiking, fishing, and rafting activities. The state features numerous nature and wildlife areas alongside cultural experiences such as ghost tours in historic neighborhoods. From outdoor adventures and RV camping to waterside relaxation, Georgia provides year-round recreational opportunities across its varied landscapes.

The psychiatric physician associate will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients in crisis requiring acute mental health treatment. Clinical duties include providing medication management with initiation and adjustment of psychotropic medications, managing detox protocols for alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines, and developing individualized treatment plans. The clinician will work part-time day shifts totaling 24 hours per week, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, therapists, nursing staff, and case managers while participating in treatment planning and discharge coordination to ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation for the 18-bed census.

• Case Load/PPD: ~12-16 PPD
• Support Staff: LPNs, RNs, Therapists, Medical Director (MD)
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Part time (24 hours)
• Cases Treated: Suicidal ideation, Acute psychosis, MDD, bipolar disorder, Substance withdrawal
• Average Length of Stay: 3-7 days
• Census: 18

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details