Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry in Cumming, GA

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Behavioral Health Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Cumming, GA Service Setting: Hospital – Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 06/01/2025 – 08/01/2025 Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM COVERAGE DATES June 1, 2025 - Ongoing (Ongoing coverage may be possible pending performance and need.) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: TBD Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included Phone Consults: Yes Case Mix: Behavioral Health FACILITY INFORMATION Office Equipment Available: Standard hospital-based equipment Specialty Backup Available: Yes Support Staff Available: Yes – Behavioral Health team, RNs Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: TBD Credentialing Timeline: TBD COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: covered (Local Preferred) REQUIRED PROCEDURES Behavioral Health assessments History and physical exams Care coordination (Other procedures TBD by facility protocol) JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active GA license Board: Certified NP or PA in Behavioral Health or relevant specialty DEA: Active DEA Certification (if prescribing) Certifications: BLS (preferred) Experience: At least 1–2 years preferred in Behavioral Health setting Other Qualifications: Strong EMR skills, collaborative team approach DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform patient history and physicals Manage patient treatment plans in collaboration with care team Provide direct care to behavioral health patients Document thoroughly and accurately within the EMR Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff

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Posted Date: 5/1/2025