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Posted 24 July, 2026

Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Indianapolis, Indiana

LocumTenens.com
Indianapolis, IN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-219734-MD-IN
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient
  • Call Required: Negotiable
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This facility is seeking a psychiatrist for inpatient and outpatient coverage, including ECT services, for adult patients. The facility maintains established clinical protocols to support the delivery of comprehensive psychiatric care across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis.

About the Facility Location

Indianapolis, Indiana offers a range of cultural and recreational attractions suited to diverse interests. The city is home to notable destinations including the world's largest children's museum, the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and White River State Park, which features acres of greenspace and miles of trails. Indianapolis also boasts more monuments and memorials than any U.S. city outside of Washington D.C., along with the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, a 10-mile route connecting neighborhoods such as Mass Ave, Fountain Square, and Indiana Avenue.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians in this role will provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric coverage for adult patients on a locum tenens basis, working 1 week per month during day shifts, Monday through Friday, with the opportunity for weekend shifts. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) coverage on-site. Call coverage is required and is negotiable in structure. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: Variable
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Adult inpatient and outpatient psychiatric conditions; ECT
  • Average Length of Stay: Variable
  • Census: Variable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Not applicable
  • Initial Evaluation Time: Not applicable

Why choose LocumTenens.com?

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

  • 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