Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Indio, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Indio, CA
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Indio, California, 92201!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-221469-MD-CA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Outpatient
• Call Required: Negotiable
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This correctional facility is located in Indio, California, serving communities throughout the Coachella Valley. The facility houses adult inmates across varying custody levels and supports the county's criminal justice system through inmate intake, housing, medical services, rehabilitation programming, and re-entry support. The Coachella Valley region has experienced significant population growth, making this facility a critical component of public safety and correctional healthcare delivery in the area.

About the Facility Location

Indio, California is located in the Coachella Valley and offers a range of attractions suited to diverse interests. The area features outdoor recreation at Indio Hills Trail and Cahuilla Park, as well as golf at Indian Palms Country Club and Golf Club at Terra Lago. Visitors and clinicians on assignment may also explore the Coachella Valley History Museum, the Bess Shields Date Garden, the Empire Polo Club, the Eldorado Polo Club, entertainment at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, and the Indio Open Air Market.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time outpatient psychiatric services for adult patients in a correctional setting, working Monday through Friday on a schedule of 4 x 10-hour days per week, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Part-time hours are available as an option for this assignment. Clinical responsibilities include conducting initial psychiatric evaluations (60-90 minutes) and medication management follow-up appointments (20-30 minutes) for adult patients presenting with routine community mental health conditions, including those who are severely and persistently mentally ill. Administrative documentation is to be completed within the workday, as adequate time is built into the schedule; no separate administrative time is provided. Call coverage is negotiable for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 12
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: TBD
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Routine community mental health; severely and persistently mentally ill (SPMI); adult correctional population
• Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: 20-30 minutes per medication management follow-up appointment
• Initial Evaluation Time: 60-90 minutes per initial psychiatric evaluation

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

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

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About LocumTenens.com

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

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