Locum Tenens Physician - Psychiatrist Needed in PA

Job Description

We are seeking a board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a 205-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Mar 9, 2026. This opportunity features Monday through Friday daytime shifts, with options for a 36-hour or 40-hour workweek, focusing on child and adolescent partial hospitalization programs as well as outpatient care.

Job Details

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Start Date: Mar 9, 2026
• LOA: 205 days
• Provider Type Needed: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Schedule: Monday 8am-4pm; Tuesday through Friday 8am-3pm, totaling 36 hours per week with the option to add 4 outpatient hours for a 40-hour week

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide psychiatric care in Child/Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Outpatient settings
• Conduct 30-minute medication checks or discharges, 60-minute step downs, and 90-minute new evaluations
• Manage patients aged 5-23 years in outpatient and 7-18 years in PHP
• Cover approximately 15 days on the Inpatient Unit (10 beds) for vacation coverage
• Treat a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, eating disorders, developmental disorders, psychotic disorders, organic disorders, and involuntary commitments
• Perform psychiatric medication management, including controlled substances
• Implement and monitor seclusion therapy and restraint application
• Provide pharmacotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy
• Participate in ECT as needed

Additional Information

• Active Pennsylvania medical license required
• Board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Fellowship training preferred
• Experience with treating children and adolescents in psychiatric settings is essential
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days

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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