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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Waymart, Pennsylvania

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Waymart, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 15 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats patients dealing with mental illness. Assesses and treats the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. Trained and licensed as a physician, and writes prescriptions for patients. Works in clinical settings including hospitals, private practice offices and community health programs.

$228,256 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Job Description

This Job at a

Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-222534-MD-PA

Title:

MD Dates Needed:

ASAP -

Ongoing Shift Type:

Day Shift Assignment Type:

Inpatient Call Required:

No Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility This minimum-security correctional institution in Waymart, Pennsylvania is operated by the state department of corrections and provides inpatient psychiatric services for adult male patients. The facility maintains established clinical resources to support psychiatric care delivery within a secure environment. Locum tenens coverage is sought on an immediate and ongoing basis to meet the clinical needs of the population served. About the Facility Location Waymart, Pennsylvania offers a range of outdoor and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The area provides access to golf at Red Maples Golf Course and Memorial Links Golf, camping and lakeside relaxation at Keen Lake Camping Cottage Resort, and nature access at Prompton State Park, located approximately 2.5 miles away. Historical points of interest include the Waymart Area Historical Society and the D&H Gravity Railroad Depot Museum, along with train excursions on the Stourbridge Line approximately 2.9 miles out. Clinicians on assignment may also explore local farm markets, bowling, and scenic tours through the surrounding Pocono Mountains region. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for adult male patients in a correctional setting, working day shifts totaling 40 hours per week on-site in Waymart, Pennsylvania. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management for an adult male population across a 35-bed unit. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

Patient Population:

Adults Location Type:

On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:

Yes Government:

No Shift Hours:

Full time (40 hours)

Cases Treated:

Adult male inpatient psychiatric conditions; correctional population

Average Length of Stay:

Variable Census:

35-bed unit Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details