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Addiction Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Centre Hall (Centre County)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 250,000

Part time

27 days ago

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Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage. The role offers flexible scheduling options and involves managing adult patients with substance use disorders. This opportunity allows for collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have prescriptive authority and experience in addiction psychiatry.

Benefits

100% free services for clinicians

Rapid credentialing process

Concierge support

Qualifications

Must have prescriptive authority.
Experience with adult patients, especially in substance abuse.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Provide care for adults with substance use disorders.
Work alongside RNs, social workers, and therapists.
Manage a case load of 8-10 patients per day.

Skills

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) expertise

Patient management

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Addiction Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Hospital

Locum

Part Time

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Addiction Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Hospital Locum Part Time Am I a good match for this job? About the facility

A hospital is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

Be sure to hit up the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall on your assignment. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is home to some of the most historic sites as well as the classic Philly cheese steak!

About the clinician's workday

The schedule offers flexibility, with options such as 7 on/7 off, 14 on/14 off, or weekly shifts. Providers will work 45 hours per day, totaling 2024 hours per week, with no call responsibilities. The patient population is general adult (ages 18+), primarily focused on substance use disorder (SUD) cases. The facility has 50 beds, with the provider rounding on 810 patients daily. The average length of stay is 45 weeks, and the current census ranges from 30 to 40 patients. An EMR system is expected to be in place by July; until then, documentation is handwritten. The provider will work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, social workers, therapists, and nurse practitioners. The credentialing timeframe is 2-3 weeks.

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