Locum Physician (md/do) - Psychiatry - General/other In Alaska

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Alaska
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Alaska!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-MD-AK
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  Mid-August 2026 - Mid-January 2027
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  Yes
• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
• Job Duration:  Locums

This inpatient facility provides comprehensive psychiatric services for adults requiring acute mental health treatment in a structured hospital environment. The organization maintains established protocols and modern documentation systems to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery for patients with complex mental health needs. The facility specializes in treating patients with acute psychiatric crises, severe mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities with an average length of stay ranging from 7 to 10 days.

Alaska offers diverse outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, kayaking, whale watching, and wildlife viewing across its national parks such as Kenai Fjords, Denali, and Glacier Bay. The state features natural attractions like Chena Hot Springs and Prince William Sound, alongside cultural sites including the Alaska Native Heritage Center and various museums. Visitors can engage in activities ranging from fishing and photography to northern lights viewing, with Anchorage serving as a common starting point for exploring the region's attractions.

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with call coverage required one weekend per month. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for patients with acute psychiatric crises, severe and persistent mental illness, substance use issues, and developmental disabilities. The clinician will maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with facility staff to ensure effective care delivery for patients with an average length of stay of 7-10 days. Prescriptive authority is required for this position treating adult patients requiring acute psychiatric intervention.

• Case Load/PPD:  Varies, 10-14
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:  1 weekend per month
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Acute psychiatric crises, severe and persistent mental illness, substance use issues, developmental disabilities
• Average Length of Stay:  7-10 days
• Census:  Variable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time:  Not applicable

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

About LocumTenens.com

The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.  

LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

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