Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Chester, IL

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/OtherLocation: Chester, IL Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Chester, Illinois, 62233!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-201311-MD-IL
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
• Job Duration:  Locums

About the Facility

This inpatient mental health facility in Chester, Illinois delivers structured psychiatric services for an adult population that includes forensic and severely mentally ill patients. The facility maintains established clinical protocols to support continuity of inpatient psychiatric care delivery within a dedicated on-site environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served.

About the Facility Location

Chester, Illinois is situated along the Mississippi River and offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The area features parks, golf courses, and dining options accessible to clinicians on assignment. Chester is located approximately 1.5 hours from St. Louis, Missouri, providing convenient access to a major metropolitan area and its associated cultural and entertainment offerings. The surrounding region supports year-round activities and natural scenery along the river corridor.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population consisting of forensic and severely mentally ill patients, working on-site in Chester, Illinois on a Monday through Friday schedule. The schedule may be structured as four 10-hour shifts or five shorter days, according to operational needs. No call coverage is required for this assignment, and no holiday coverage is expected. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for the inpatient population served. Documentation for this role is completed via handwritten notes. Board certification is negotiable for clinicians considered for this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:  Varies
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Government:  No
• Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
• Cases Treated:  Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions;  forensic and severely mentally ill patients
• Average Length of Stay:  Variable
• Census:  Variable

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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

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