Locum Physician (MD/DO) – Psychiatry

Join CompHealth as a locum physician (MD/DO) specializing in psychiatry in New York, New York. This full-time position offers competitive weekly compensation and comprehensive staffing support designed to handle the administrative complexities so you can focus on what matters—patient care.

About the Role

As a locum psychiatry physician with CompHealth, you'll deliver direct clinical care to patients throughout Far Rockaway while benefiting from a streamlined staffing model that minimizes your administrative burden. This locum opportunity combines meaningful patient relationships with the scheduling flexibility and independence that draw physicians to locum work in the first place.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and clinical assessments
• Develop and implement individualized patient treatment plans
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications
• Provide ongoing clinical oversight and therapeutic intervention
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and patient records
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes

What We're Looking For

• MD or DO degree with current, unrestricted state medical licensure
• Valid DEA registration
• Board eligibility or board certification in psychiatry preferred
• Ability to obtain institutional credentialing
• Strong clinical judgment and patient communication skills
• Professional approach and adaptability in a locum environment

About CompHealth

CompHealth removes the logistical obstacles that complicate locum placements. We manage your credentialing, licensing support, travel arrangements, housing assistance, and administrative overhead—so you can practice medicine without the headache. As one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing agencies, we provide personalized support and institutional resources to help you succeed in your role.

How to Apply

To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.