Psychiatry Locum job in Natrona Heights, PA
Updated 3/12/26
Natrona Heights, 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
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Specialty: Psychiatry
Start Date: May 1 2026
End date: Jul 31 2026
Coverage type: Call Only
EMR : TechCare
Certification : BE/BC
License: PA
Credentialing : 60 Days
Description :
EMR system: TechCare
Reason for Coverage: Transition of provider.
Locum needed until July 2026 when new psychiatrist begins employment.
FTE or Shifts per month needed: 1.0 Inpatient, Outpatient or both: Inpatient Target start date and Length of need: May 2026 - July 2026 Locums Shift Schedule (ex: 8a-5p or 7p-7a, etc) : Mondays 8a-4p; Tuesdays 8a-4p, Wednesdays 8a-4p, Thursdays 8a-4p; Fridays 8a-4p.
Shift Description: Coverage of patients in acute mental health units.
See below for details. Call Schedule and Call Responsibilities: None Type of patients / cases / procedures required: adults with acute mental health symptoms Current Incarceration Population: 1,800 patients in the entire jail Patient Encounters per shift: varies Daytime Support: nursing, APP’s and psychiatrists Certifications required (Board Certification/Truly Board Eligible or life support, etc.): Board eligible, BLS required, ACLS preferred
Will you accept licensure candidates (IMLC or standard process): Yes Minimum candidate commitment to consider: 8 weeks (May + June for sure, possibly into July) Is corrections experience required? No
*Hospital Privileging: 60 days from application to network committee meeting - Application is required to be completed and returned with all documentation within 10 days of receipt. Need clean file (no malpractice/background) to rush credentialing.
Start Date: May 1 2026
End date: Jul 31 2026
Coverage type: Call Only
EMR : TechCare
Certification : BE/BC
License: PA
Credentialing : 60 Days
Description :
EMR system: TechCare
Reason for Coverage: Transition of provider.
Locum needed until July 2026 when new psychiatrist begins employment.
FTE or Shifts per month needed: 1.0 Inpatient, Outpatient or both: Inpatient Target start date and Length of need: May 2026 - July 2026 Locums Shift Schedule (ex: 8a-5p or 7p-7a, etc) : Mondays 8a-4p; Tuesdays 8a-4p, Wednesdays 8a-4p, Thursdays 8a-4p; Fridays 8a-4p.
Shift Description: Coverage of patients in acute mental health units.
See below for details. Call Schedule and Call Responsibilities: None Type of patients / cases / procedures required: adults with acute mental health symptoms Current Incarceration Population: 1,800 patients in the entire jail Patient Encounters per shift: varies Daytime Support: nursing, APP’s and psychiatrists Certifications required (Board Certification/Truly Board Eligible or life support, etc.): Board eligible, BLS required, ACLS preferred
Will you accept licensure candidates (IMLC or standard process): Yes Minimum candidate commitment to consider: 8 weeks (May + June for sure, possibly into July) Is corrections experience required? No
*Hospital Privileging: 60 days from application to network committee meeting - Application is required to be completed and returned with all documentation within 10 days of receipt. Need clean file (no malpractice/background) to rush credentialing.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service