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LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Alabama!
About The Position
 Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Psychiatrist for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Alabama. This 120-day assignment begins on 06/16/2025, with potential for extension. The physician will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The role involves providing psychiatric care for patients with various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with "bread and butter" psychiatry and must be able to collaborate with an onsite Nurse Practitioner. Experience with Athenahealth EMR is preferred.
Job Details:
Location: Alabama
Facility Type: Clinic
Start Date: 06/16/2025
LOA: 120 days (with potential for extension)
Provider Type Needed: Psychiatrist
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Diagnose and treat patients with various mental health conditions
• Provide care for patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD
• Collaborate with an onsite Nurse Practitioner
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments
• Prescribe and manage medications as needed
• Utilize Athenahealth EMR for patient management and record-keeping
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in psychiatric care
• Adhere to all safety protocols and industry best practices
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in Alabama
• Board certification in Psychiatry required
• Experience with Athenahealth EMR preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Ability to work efficiently in a clinic setting
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffiÂng solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
