Job Overview
Job Title: Physician Psychiatry
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Huntingdon PA
Service Setting: Hospital (Inpatient)
Coverage Type: 24Hour On Call
Coverage Period: 01/06/2025 04/07/2025 (13 weeks)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 24hour call coverage 2 weeks on/2 weeks off (may vary based on weekend rotation)
OnCall 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 60 90 days for full privileges)
Credentialing Timeline: 60 90 days for full privileges
Compensation & Benefits
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Not Covered
Required Procedures
Overnight call responsibilities including admission orders and addressing emergent psychiatric issues
Job Requirements
Licenses: Active Pennsylvania License (required)
Certifications: Board Certification in Psychiatry (required) DEA (required)
Experience: Minimum 1 2 years in specialty
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide highquality 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