Locum Psychiatrist Needed – General Adult Psychiatry | Reading, PA

Updated 1/15/26
$230.00 – $250.00 hourly
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

City: Reading
State: Pennsylvania

Assignment Overview

  • Coverage Type: Full-time locum
    • Coverage Dates Needed: ASAP – 6-month assignment
    • Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry
    • Provider Type Needed: Psychiatrist (Adult)

Description of Work Assignment

  • Provide inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients, including evaluations, daily follow-ups, and discharge planning
    • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions with evidence-based treatment and medication management
    • Respond to psychiatric crises and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team
    • Participate in treatment team meetings and complete timely, compliant EMR documentation

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday
    • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • On Call: No

Facility Details

  • Setting: Inpatient
    • EMR System: WellSky

Patient Details

  • Patient Load: 16–20 per day
    • Case Load: 16–20
    • Patient Type: New and existing patients
    • Age of Patients: 18+

Support & Staffing

  • Full multidisciplinary treatment team and nursing support
    • Works alongside 12 other providers
    • Mid-levels onsite: Yes
    • Locums provider responsible for mid-levels: No

Requirements

  • Board Status: Board Certified/Eligible
    • Certifications Required: BLS
    • Suboxone Certification Required: No
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