Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Job in Idaho Falls, ID

Locum Tenens - Idaho Falls, ID Board-Certified Adult & Child/Adolescent Psychiatry OpeningAssignment DetailsOpen Dates:

June 9-15, 2025
June 23-29, 2025Note: Not a full 7-on/7-off schedule but may transition into one depending on current locum availability post-June.

Schedule:

7 on / 7 off model
12-hour shifts
3-4 calls per 7-day block (24-hour call)
Covers consults, admissions, discharges, and psych emergencies

Location: Idaho Falls, IdahoEMR: MeditechLicensing & Certification Requirements

Board Certification:
Adult Psychiatry - Required
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Required

Clinical ScopeAdult Inpatient Psychiatry

Beds: 37 total across 2 units
Census: 30-37
Rounding: 15-18 patients/day
Admissions: Avg. 5-7/day (up to 10 on peak days)
Discharges: Avg. 4-5/day (up to 6-8 on peak days)
Consults: 3 new/day + follow-ups
Average Length of Stay: 5-7 days
Staffing: 2 Psychiatrists, 2-3 residents, no APPs
H&Ps: Completed by Family Medicine providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Unit

Beds: 25
Census: 20
Rounding: 10-14 patients/day
Admissions: 2-3/day
Discharges: 2-3/day
Consult Rotation: 1-2 days/week (1-2 consults/day)
Staffing: 1 Psychiatrist + 1 MHNP
Average Length of Stay: 10 days
Typical Cases: Depression w/SI, mood disorders, early-onset psychosis

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