Locum Tenens Psychiatrist Needed in PA

  • ID: 199781
  • Updated January 21st, 2025

  • Job ID 199781
  • Job Title Psychiatrist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Psychiatry
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State PA
  • Practice Setting Mental Health
  • Duration 48 Days
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Job Description

Our client, a mental health facility in Pennsylvania, is seeking a locum tenens Psychiatrist for a 48-day assignment with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be available to start in February 2025, working 2 hours per week, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, on any day between Monday and Friday. In this role, you will serve as an active Medical Director, reviewing patient charts for 1-2 on-site Nurse Practitioners, collaborating with them to ensure quality patient care, and participating in meeting minutes. The position requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work effectively in a supervisory role, and experience in mental health settings. Familiarity with Lightning Step EMR is beneficial. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a mental health facility while working in a flexible, part-time capacity. Apply now to learn more about this role and explore other exciting openings at Barton Associates.


Overview:

Facility Type: Mental Health Facility

Location: Pennsylvania

Work Hours: 12:00 - 2:00 PM, Any day between Monday - Friday, once a week

Start Date: February 2025

Duration: 48 days (with potential for extension)


Job Overview:

We are seeking a locum tenens Psychiatrist to join our client's team at a mental health facility in Pennsylvania. This role offers the opportunity to serve as an active Medical Director, collaborating with on-site Nurse Practitioners and overseeing patient care.


Job Details:

- Act as an active Medical Director

- Review patient charts for 1-2 on-site Nurse Practitioners

- Collaborate with on-site NPs to ensure quality patient care

- Attend and participate in meeting minutes

- Work 2 hours per week, any day between Monday and Friday

- Utilize Lightning Step EMR system

- Potential for extension beyond the initial 48-day assignment


Qualifications:

- Licensed Physician

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry

- Experience in mental health settings and chart review

- Strong leadership and collaborative skills

- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

- Ability to work effectively in a supervisory role

- Familiarity with EMR systems, preferably Lightning Step


To apply for this exciting opportunity or learn more about other openings at Barton Associates, please submit your application today.


Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension. Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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