Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

WhiteCoat Locums; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A facility in Somerset, PA is seeking an inpatient psychiatrist for coverage starting mid-September. The role involves daily rounding on psychiatric patients and consults on medical floors. Ideal candidates must hold an active PA license and be board certified or eligible. Competitive pay rates range from $325 to $350 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active PA License required.
• Board Certified or Eligible within 5 years post training.
• DEA required.

Responsibilities

• Daily rounding on psychiatric unit with up to 18 beds.
• Psychiatry consults on medical floors.

Skills

Psychiatry

CPR

Education

Board Certified or Eligible

Job description

Facility in Somerset PA is looking for inpatient psychiatric coverage starting in mid-September.

SEARCH SUMMARY
Specialty: Psychiatry
Provider Type: Physician (MD/DO)
Start Date: September 2023
End Date: February 2024
Coverage Needs Details: Daily rounding on psychiatric unit. Up to 18 beds and psychiatry consults on medical floors.
Reason for Opening: Turnover/Vacancy

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Active PA License ONLY
Board Status: Board Certified or Eligible as long as they are in a 5yr grace period post training
DEA required
Required Certifications: CPR

SHIFT/SCHEDULE INFORMATION
M-F 8a-5p

PAY RATES
$325-350/hr

JOB INFORMATION
Typical Day: AM rounding on psych patients into mid afternoon and psychiatry consults on the medical floor
Patient Mix: 100% Adult
No Procedures
AVG Consults per Day: 1-2
AVG Patient per Day: 15-18/day BHU
AVG Length of Patient Stay: 5.5 Days
AVG Admissions/Discharges per Day: 0-1 admissions per day (month of Jan 19 total admissions; month of Feb 28 admissions); 1 discharge per day (month of Jan 22 discharges, month of Feb 24 discharges total)
Support Staff: Nursing and therapists on the units, no NP or PA
Provider Will Work Solo
EMR: Cerner
Privilege Type: Full

Thank you,
Vlad Dzhashi MD
WhiteCoat Locums

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