Is this just a typical inpatient job

7on7off schedule. 2 docs covering a 24-bed unit so busiest day is 12 patients each, lightest day is typically 8 each. The opposite week is 2 docs, therefore total team is 4 docs. Work 182 shifts per year. Salary 303K. Days start around 8am, end between 2 and 5pm depending on meetings, court, various other issues. Part of larger health system but psych unit is off campus so med/surg/ED consults are completed by hospital consult psych team, inpatient docs cover only inpatient. Does this... Read more
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