Physician / Psychiatry / Pennsylvania / Locum Tenens / Locums Psychiatry Job inPennsylvania Job

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a locum tenens position near Altoona, PA, starting ASAP and continuing through December 31, 2024. This role involves providing inpatient psychiatric coverage, including scheduled clinical hours and on-call duties.

• Position : Psychiatrist
• Location : Near Altoona, PA
• Start Date : ASAP
• End Date : December 31, 2024
• Coverage Type : Scheduled Clinical Hours + Call
• Shift Details :
  • Clinical Hours : Day shifts
  • On-Call : Weekdays 5 PM - 8 AM; Weekends include rounding on psychiatric units and ED consultations
• Allowed Holidays : 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Christmas Day, Labor Day

• Practice Setting : Inpatient
• EMR System : Epic
• Inpatient Beds : 29
• Patients Per Shift : 10-12
• Rounding : Both inpatient and consults
• Call Requirements :
  • Weekdays : On-call by phone from 5 PM to 8 AM the following morning
  • Weekends : Rounding on psychiatric units and consultations in ED and med/surg
  • On-Call Encounters : Approximately 2-4 admissions, behavioral issues, PRN medications, and non-routine incidents
  • Response Time : 30 minutes

• Board Certification : Required (Board Eligible acceptable)
• State License : Pennsylvania only
• Certifications :
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) Required
  • ACLS, ATLS, and PALS Not Required
• Fellowship : Preferred in Geriatric Psychiatry
• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe : 14 days
• Hospital Privileges : Temporary privileges available
• Hospital Stroke Certification : No

• Practice Setting : Adult inpatient psychiatric unit
• Support Staff : Midlevel providers assist with new evaluations and summaries
• Scheduling :
  • September 9-13, 21-30
  • October 1-4, 7-9, 28-31
• Response Time : Prompt response required for on-call duties

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Psychiatrist who can provide comprehensive care in an inpatient setting and manage on-call responsibilities effectively. If you are ready to step in and support during this period, please apply!

Job ID : j-243975