Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Psychiatry Needed in SC

Job Description

We are seeking a Psychiatry Physician Assistant for a 35-day assignment with our client in South Carolina, starting May 18, 2026. This role involves daily shifts from 8:45am to 5:15pm, focusing on comprehensive patient evaluations, medication management, and close collaboration with counseling teams to provide essential psychiatric care.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Complete admission evaluations within 72 hours of patient admission
• Conduct initial evaluations, typically lasting 1 to 1.5 hours
• Perform daily follow-up evaluations, typically 5 to 30 minutes
• Manage approximately 2 to 6 admissions and 2 to 6 discharges per day
• Provide PHP consultations, totaling roughly 40 touch points weekly
• Oversee medication management, including initiating, titrating, and tapering psychotropic medications
• Document all charting and notation within the EMR system
• Collaborate effectively with counseling teams

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC)
• Cases include: Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Substance Use/Dual Diagnosis, Personality Disorders, Suicidal/Homicidal Ideation, Trauma-Related Disorders, Cognitive Impairment / Dementia with Behavioral Issues

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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