Locum Tenens Psychiatry: General Job in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Job Overview
• Job Title: Physician – Psychiatry
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Huntingdon, PA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: 24-Hour On Call
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24-hour call coverage, 2 weeks on/2 weeks off (may vary based on weekend rotation)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Call coverage starts at 8:00 AM on the first shift and ends at 8:00 AM on the last shift
Patient Information
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Patient Volume/Census: TBD
Facility Information
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• No. of Beds: 26
• EMR System: Cerner
• Support Staff Available: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
Privileges & Compliance
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (2–3 weeks for temporary privileges)
• Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 days for full privileges
Compensation & Benefits
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
Required Procedures
• Overnight call responsibilities, including admission orders and addressing emergent psychiatric issues
Job Requirements
• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania License (required)
• Board Certification: Board Certified in Psychiatry (required)
• Registrations: DEA registration (required)
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years in specialty (required)
Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality psychiatric care in an inpatient hospital setting
• Collaborate effectively with support staff, including PMHNPs
• Respond promptly to overnight calls, ensuring patient safety and addressing emergent psychiatric issues
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in Cerner EMR