Onsite Psychiatrist – Weekend Coverage | Louisville, KY

PsyPhyCare • Louisville, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide onsite weekend and holiday psychiatric coverage within a federal medical center setting in Louisville, KY. This role supports adult patients in an inpatient and/or emergency care environment and requires strong clinical judgment, crisis assessment skills, and the ability to work independently in a structured healthcare system. This is a mission-driven opportunity serving a diverse adult population, including individuals with complex psychiatric and co-occurring conditions.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of accredited Psychiatry residency program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted medical license (Kentucky preferred)
• Active DEA registration
• Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience
• Must pass federal background investigation
• Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements
• Malpractice insurance required (coverage assistance may be available)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inpatient or emergency psychiatry preferred
• Experience working within federal or government healthcare systems
• Experience treating veterans or complex adult psychiatric populations
• Familiarity with structured credentialing environments

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
• Perform medication management and treatment planning
• Provide inpatient psychiatric coverage during weekends and federal holidays
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams
• Document encounters in electronic medical record system
• Participate in admission and discharge assessments as needed

Benefits

• Consistent weekend/holiday schedule
• Structured, well-supported clinical environment
• Opportunity to serve a high-need population
• Long-term contract stability (base + option years)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree