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Hayman Daugherty Associates, Inc

Altoona, PA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/26/2026

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Job Description

Locum Tenens Psychiatry Opportunity Near Altoona, PA We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a locum tenens position near Altoona, PA, starting ASAP and continuing through December 31, 2024. This role involves providing inpatient psychiatric coverage, including scheduled clinical hours and on-call duties.
Position Overview:
Position :
Psychiatrist Location :
Near Altoona, PA Start Date :
ASAP End Date :
December 31, 2024
Coverage Type :
Scheduled Clinical Hours +
Call Shift Details :
Clinical Hours :
Day shifts
On-Call :
Weekdays 5 PM - 8 AM; Weekends include rounding on psychiatric units and ED consultations
Allowed Holidays :
4th of
July, Thanksgiving Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Christmas Day, Labor Day Job Details:
Practice Setting :
Inpatient EMR System :
Epic Inpatient Beds :
29
Patients Per Shift :
10-12
Rounding :
Both inpatient and consults
Call Requirements :
Weekdays :
On-call by phone from 5 PM to 8 AM the following morning
Weekends :
Rounding on psychiatric units and consultations in ED and med/surg
On-Call Encounters :
Approximately 2-4 admissions, behavioral issues, PRN medications, and non-routine incidents
Response Time :
30 minutes
Requirements:
Board Certification :
Required (Board Eligible acceptable)
State License :
Pennsylvania only
Certifications :
BLS (Basic Life Support)
Required ACLS, ATLS, and PALS Not Required Fellowship :
Preferred in
Geriatric Psychiatry Estimated Credentialing Timeframe :
14 days
Hospital Privileges :
Temporary privileges available
Hospital Stroke Certification :
No Additional Information:
Practice Setting :
Adult inpatient psychiatric unit
Support Staff :
Midlevel providers assist with new evaluations and summaries
Scheduling :
September 9-13, 21-30 October 1-4, 7-9, 28-31
Response Time :
Prompt response required for on-call duties This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Psychiatrist who can provide comprehensive care in an inpatient setting and manage on-call responsibilities effectively. If you are ready to step in and support during this period, please apply!
Job ID :
j-243975 HDAJOBS MDSTAFF