Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Psychiatry Needed in Wisconsin

We are seeking a Psychiatry Physician Assistant for a 23-day assignment in Wisconsin, starting Oct 28, 2026. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, including a 30-minute lunch. This role involves providing comprehensive clinical coverage for an inpatient behavioral health census, managing patient encounters, completing documentation, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive clinical coverage for the assigned inpatient behavioral health census.
• Manage approximately 8–12 patient encounters on a typical full-census day, including psychiatric follow-ups, new admissions, discharges, and urgent clinical evaluations.
• Complete all required documentation and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Understand that productivity expectations will be adjusted based on patient acuity, admissions/discharges, clinical emergencies, staffing, and other patient-care responsibilities.
• Prioritize patient safety and quality of care over encounter volume.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC)
• Other Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per day: 8-12
• LOA: 23 Days
• Staffing Mix: Support Staff: APPs, Residents, and Fellows are on-site.

Benefits

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