Locums – Reading, Pennsylvania, Psychiatry Job
Updated 4/01/26
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
Locum Psychiatrist – Reading, PA
Adult Inpatient Psychiatry | No Call | Full-Time
Assignment Overview- Location: Reading, Pennsylvania
- Dates: May 4, 2026 – November 6, 2026 (6-month assignment)
- Start: ASAP coverage needed
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Call: None
- Setting: Inpatient Psychiatry
- EMR: Wellsky
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissions
- Daily follow-ups and discharge planning
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
- Medication management (psychopharmacology)
- Crisis intervention, stabilization, and de-escalation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (nursing, social work, etc.)
- Participate in treatment team meetings
- Maintain accurate and compliant documentation
- Patient Population: Adults (18+)
- Patient Load: 18–20 per day
- Case Mix: New and existing patients
- Support Staff: Full treatment team + nursing
- Other Providers: 12 additional providers on staff
- Midlevel Supervision: Not required
- Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist
- BLS Certification
- No suboxone certification required
- Inpatient-only focus
- Structured, team-based environment
- 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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