Onsite Psychiatrist – Weekend Coverage | Louisville, KY
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Psychiatrist Weekend & Holiday Onsite Coverage in Louisville KY
Location: Louisville Kentucky
Schedule: Weekends & Federal Holidays (Onsite)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide onsite weekend and holiday psychiatric coverage within a federal medical center setting in Louisville KY.
This role supports adult patients in an inpatient and/or emergency care environment and requires strong clinical judgment crisis assessment skills and the ability to work independently in a structured healthcare system.
This is a mission-driven opportunity serving a diverse adult population including individuals with complex psychiatric and co-occurring conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
Perform medication management and treatment planning
Provide inpatient psychiatric coverage during weekends and federal holidays
Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention
Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams
Document encounters in electronic medical record system
Participate in admission and discharge assessments as needed
Minimum Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of accredited Psychiatry residency program
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active unrestricted medical license (Kentucky preferred)
Active DEA registration
Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience
Experience in inpatient or emergency psychiatry preferred
Preferred Experience
Experience working within federal or government healthcare systems
Experience treating veterans or complex adult psychiatric populations
Familiarity with structured credentialing environments
Additional Requirements
Must pass federal background investigation
Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements
Malpractice insurance required (coverage assistance may be available)
Why This Opportunity
Consistent weekend/holiday schedule
Structured well-supported clinical environment
Opportunity to serve a high-need population
Long-term contract stability (base option years)
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Transportation Management Systems
- Behavioral Health
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Epic
- Leadership Experience
- Mental Health Counseling
- PTSD Care
- Addiction Counseling
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