Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Psychiatry

Description

This contract position offers a flexible and rewarding opportunity to provide essential psychiatric care within a supportive medical practice environment. As a locum physician, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health services to patients while enjoying a competitive hourly rate of $180–$200 per hour.

In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals committed to improving patient outcomes. Your clinical expertise will help address a wide range of psychiatric conditions, from acute crisis intervention to ongoing medication management. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate-level physician seeking variety, professional autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for adult patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management
• Conduct follow-up appointments to monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed
• Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Participate in on-site care team meetings and case consultations
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric consultations when required
• Ensure compliance with all medical, legal, and ethical standards in psychiatric practice
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and treatment options
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Current, unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry is strongly preferred
• Active DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances
• Minimum of 1–2 years of psychiatric clinical experience, including residency training
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatments
• Excellent diagnostic, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and telepsychiatry tools (if applicable)
• Commitment to providing culturally competent, patient-centered care
• Malpractice insurance coverage (or ability to obtain it for the assignment)

Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 7 on/7 off

No call requirement

Setting: Inpatient, 27 beds

EMR: Altera

Must be board-certified

Paid travel & expenses