Job Description A leading hospital in Rochester, New York is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide locum coverage in a high-acuity psychiatric emergency setting. This opportunity offers flexible shift options and the chance to work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while serving a diverse patient population.
Key Details - Location: Rochester, New York
- Specialty: Psychiatry
- Candidate Type: MD (Medical Doctor)
- Assignment Dates: January 12, 2026 - November 27, 2026
- Shift Options:
- Weekdays: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM or 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Weekends: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM, or 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM
- Shift Lengths: 8, 10, or 12 hours
- Setting: CPEP Unit (56 adult beds, 27 child & adolescent beds)
- Patient Population: All ages, high-acuity
- Daily Volume: 25-40 patients; 10-12 admissions across the clinical team
- EMR: Epic
- Compensation: $250 per hour
Benefits - Competitive hourly rate
- Travel and lodging reimbursed (airfare, hotel, mileage, car rental, gas, tolls, parking)
- Flexible scheduling options
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, academic-style environment
- Malpractice coverage provided
Job Responsibilities - Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment in a high-acuity emergency setting
- Manage admissions and coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team
- Collaborate with MDs, APPs, social workers, residents, and nursing staff
- Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the EMR system
- Ensure quality and continuity of patient care
Qualifications - Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active and unrestricted medical license
- Experience managing high-acuity psychiatric cases
- Ability to work effectively within a team-based environment
Working Hours - Flexible weekday and weekend coverage
- 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts available
- No overtime paid
Skills - Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills
- Experience in emergency or crisis psychiatric settings preferred
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to manage high patient volume in a fast-paced environment