Locums – Reading, Pennsylvania, Psychiatry Job
Updated 1/10/26
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
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Locums Psychiatry Opening – Reading, Pennsylvania
Location
- Reading, PA
- Assignment Dates: 02/02/2026 – 08/02/2026
- Coverage Type: Locums
- Assignment Length: 6 months
- Coverage Need: 1 full-time Adult Psychiatrist
- Schedule Type: Flexible schedule
- Call: No call
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Facility Type: Inpatient
- Patient Population: Adults (18+)
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissions
- Daily follow-ups and discharge planning
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric conditions using evidence-based practices
- Psychopharmacologic management and medication monitoring
- Crisis intervention, stabilization, and de-escalation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, social work, psychology, and other disciplines
- Participation in treatment team meetings and care coordination
- Maintain compliant documentation in EMR
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards
- Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities
- Patient Load / Case Load: 16–20
- Mix of new and existing patients
- Provider Type: Adult Psychiatrist
- Board Status: Board Eligible
- Suboxone Certification Required: No
- Required Certifications: BLS
- Treatment Team: Complete interdisciplinary team and nursing staff
- Other Providers Onsite: 12 additional providers
- Midlevel Providers: Yes (locums not responsible for supervision)
- EMR: WellSky
- Generous referral fees available
- A rated malpractice
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing
- Prepaid travel and lodging
- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness
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