Ongoing Psychiatry Need in Pennsylvania
Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/21/24
Location: Johnstown, PA - about an hour from Pittsburgh and 3 hours from Washington, DC

Facility: The largest health care provider in west central Pennsylvania

Opportunity: Psychiatrist needed for ongoing inpatient coverage

* March 3, 2023 - Ongoing
* Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and weekend shifts
* Weekend shifts are one regular and one regular + call
* Call: 1-2 days/week
* On call weekdays by phone from 5 pm until 8 am the following morning. On call weekends round on psychiatric units and see new consultations in the ED and med/surg on Saturday and Sunday.
* Avg Patient Encounters while on call: Varies
* Avg Called in while on call: Varies, about 2-4 admissions, plus calls for behavioral issues, PRN medications, non-routine incidents on the unit
* Response time: 30 minutes
* Midlevels assist with new evals and summaries
* EMR: Epic
* Total Daily Encounters: Approx 12-15
* Department/Units Rounding: Adult, DEM, consults
* Active PA license required

Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included. Paid travel and lodging available.