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Physician Assistant | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Colorado Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsNetwork is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry PA in Colorado!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-215169-PA-CO
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Residential Treatment
• Call Required: Negotiable
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This facility operates as a detox and residential treatment center providing structured psychiatric services for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. The facility maintains an average census of 100 patients with an average length of stay of 40 days, supporting care for conditions including alcohol use disorder, detoxification and withdrawal management, depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. An interdisciplinary treatment team consisting of therapists, nursing staff, behavioral health technicians, case managers, and clinical leadership supports care delivery within this residential treatment environment.

The facility is located approximately 15-20 minutes from downtown Denver, Colorado. The surrounding region offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities, including ziplining, hiking, rafting, and water-based attractions. Visitors may also explore historic and cultural sites, guided food tours, and indoor activities such as escape rooms and climbing, providing options suited to varied interests.

The psychiatric physician associate will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for adults during Monday through Friday day shifts from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, managing an average caseload of 30-35 patients and seeing approximately 10-15 patients per day. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, medication management visits, and treatment planning for adults enrolled in detox and residential substance use treatment programs, with 1-2 admissions completed daily and weekly follow-up care provided for detox patients. The clinician will collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, behavioral health technicians, and medical leadership as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Prescriptive authority is required, and call requirements are negotiable.

• Case Load/PPD: 10-15 PPD
• Support Staff: Therapists, nursing staff, medical providers, behavioral health technicians, case managers, and clinical leadership
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated: Alcohol Use Disorder, Detoxification/Withdrawal Management, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder
• Average Length of Stay: 40 days
• Census: 100
• Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

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• 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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