Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Asheville, NC
Company: LocumTenens.com
Location: Asheville
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location:
Asheville, NC Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay
(inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Start
Date: ASAP About the Position This Job at a Glance Job Reference
Id: ORD-209234-MD-NC Title: MD Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens
coverage needed Shift Type: Day Shift; Call Assignment Type:
Inpatient Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required:
Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The facility
operates a Pediatric Behavioral Health unit specializing in child
and adolescent psychiatric care. The 24-bed inpatient unit
maintains flexibility to adjust bed allocation between pediatric
and adolescent populations based on admission patterns. The
facility utilizes Cerner Powerchart EMR system and provides
comprehensive support staff including nursing, social work, and
technical staff. About the Facility Location North Carolina offers
diverse attractions ranging from natural wonders to entertainment
destinations throughout the region. Visitors can explore scenic
outdoor areas and wilderness regions, with various recreational
activities available year-round. The state provides numerous tour
options and outdoor adventures across different geographical areas
from mountains to coastal regions. About the Clinician's Workday
The position involves providing comprehensive inpatient psychiatric
care for children and adolescents on a 24-bed unit that can flex
between pediatric and adolescent populations. Clinicians work
10-hour shifts in a mostly 7 on/7 off schedule, handling 1-3
admissions daily with the remainder consisting of follow-up care.
The C&A psychiatrist on call manages all consults and
evaluations for the day, while other physicians cover follow-up
patients and unit management. Call responsibilities include
psychiatric consultations from Emergency Department admissions,
with no callback requirements after leaving the facility.
Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 18 Support Staff: The unit
census is 24- split between two docs and 1 APP Patient Population:
Children Call Ratio/Schedule: 10-hour shifts, mostly 7 on/7 off,
call coverage for a portion of the week. Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Hours:
Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Pediatric and adolescent
behavioral health conditions Average Length of Stay: Variable based
on patient needs Census: 24 beds split between pediatric and
adolescent units Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable for
inpatient setting Initial Evaluation Time: Variable based on
patient complexity Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are
100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experien
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