Physician / Psychiatry / South Carolina / Locum tenens / Physician - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Job

Our client in SC is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician for a 140-day assignment starting May 4, 2026. This role involves working 8a-5p shifts, seeing 1012 patients daily, including consults, within a new unit, and covering general adolescent inpatient units while assisting with emergency room consults.

Responsibilities and Duties

• See 1012 patients daily, including 12 consults.
• Cover a general adolescent inpatient unit and assist with emergency room consults within the hospital.
• Manage acute care cases and general adolescent inpatient care.
• Cover responsibilities for probate court, attending court hearings when needed.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry required.
• EMR System: Epic.

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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.