🚨 Now Hiring: Psychiatry Physician – Pittsburgh, PA 🚨
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatry Physician for a locum opportunity in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing psychiatric care to adult patients experiencing acute mental health symptoms within a structured inpatient setting.
This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care in a high-need environment, working with a multidisciplinary team focused on mental health stabilization and treatment. 🧠💙
🏥 Position Overview
The Psychiatry Physician will provide clinical coverage for adult patients in acute mental health units. The physician will evaluate, diagnose, and manage psychiatric conditions while collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.
📅 Assignment Duration
🗓 May 2026 – July 2026
⏰ Schedule
🕒 Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Structured weekday schedule with no overnight shift requirements listed.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
✨ Evaluate and manage adult patients with acute psychiatric symptoms
✨ Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
✨ Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications
✨ Provide inpatient psychiatric consultations and follow-ups
✨ Collaborate with mental health professionals and medical staff
✨ Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR system
✨ Ensure compliance with clinical and safety protocols
🩺 Patient Population
✔ Adult patients
✔ Individuals presenting with acute mental health conditions requiring inpatient psychiatric care
📋 Qualifications
🎓 Board Eligible in Psychiatry
📜 Active Pennsylvania Medical License required
🧠 Experience managing acute psychiatric cases in inpatient settings preferred
🤝 Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
🪪 Required Certifications
✅ BLS Certification required
✅ ACLS Certification preferred
⏳ Credentialing Timeline
Credentialing typically takes approximately 60 days after submission of a completed application.
🌟 This is a rewarding opportunity for a Psychiatrist looking to provide impactful care in a structured inpatient environment while working alongside a dedicated healthcare team.
📩 Interested physicians are encouraged to reach out with their availability and earliest possible start date.