State: California
Job Id: 88729
Position:Adult PsychiatristLocation:Palmdale, California
MPLT Healthcare is looking for Physicians whoUnderstand the Urgency, Never Give Up,andHave the Courage to Excelin the forever changing medical industry! We have numerous opportunities for an experienced Adult Psychiatrist with highly competitive pay rates in Palmdale, California.
Position Details:
- Adult Psychiatrist needed for an inpatient unit in Southern California
- Start date: September 29th orientation, shadow the 30th, start seeing patients October 1st
- Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm 40 hours a week (no weekend or call)
- 18 bed adult unit that runs at a census of 6-10 patients per day
- The length of the stay is 5-7 days 4-5 admissions a week
- Will also be doing consults on med/surg and ED
- With consultations the average number of patients seen per day is 12
- Have a full treatment team and will have to attend weekly treatment team meetings and one monthly meeting.
The benefits of working with MPLT Healthcare include:
- Flexibility – work when, where and how often you’d like to work
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Pre-paid travel and housing expenses
- Competitive compensation paid on a weekly basis
- One-on-one attention and 24-hour access to your personal MPLT Healthcare consultant
- Dedicated medical staff services that assist with credentialing and facility paperwork
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Freqently Asked Questions
Adult Psychiatrists in Palmdale typically oversee 6 to 10 patients daily in inpatient units, balancing direct care with consults. This involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing admissions efficiently to maintain quality treatment and meet unit census goals.
California values board certification in psychiatry along with a valid state medical license. Additional credentials like CAQ in Addiction Psychiatry or experience with inpatient care enhance employability, reflecting local healthcare standards and patient demographics.
Adult Psychiatrists often advance into leadership roles such as Medical Director or specialize further in areas like forensic or geriatric psychiatry. Clinical research, teaching, or healthcare administration also provide avenues for professional growth beyond clinical duties.
Yes, Mplt Healthcare offers dedicated medical staff services to handle credentialing and facility paperwork, ensuring psychiatrists focus more on patient care while minimizing administrative burdens throughout their assignments.
Adult Psychiatrists in Palmdale typically earn between $250,000 and $300,000 annually, depending on experience and workload. Mplt Healthcare offers highly competitive pay rates with weekly compensation, aligning well with current regional standards for locum tenens roles.
Mplt Healthcare delivers flexibility in scheduling, covers malpractice insurance, and pre-pays travel and housing expenses. This support structure helps psychiatrists focus on clinical excellence without worrying about logistical or financial hassles.
Palmdale has growing needs for psychiatric specialists due to expanding populations and limited inpatient psychiatric beds. This creates strong hiring momentum and opportunities for psychiatrists to make a meaningful impact within community healthcare frameworks.
Adult Psychiatrists primarily diagnose complex mental health disorders and prescribe treatments, while psychiatric nurse practitioners often focus on medication management and patient follow-ups. Psychiatrists also lead treatment teams and consultations, reflecting broader clinical authority.
Working with Mplt Healthcare exposes psychiatrists to diverse inpatient cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and consult opportunities across med/surg and emergency departments. This variety sharpens diagnostic skills and enriches professional versatility in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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