Addiction Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A hospital is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage.
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The schedule offers flexibility, with options such as 7 on/7 off, 14 on/14 off, or weekly shifts. Providers will work 45 hours per day, totaling 2024 hours per week, with no call responsibilities. The patient population is general adult (ages 18+), primarily focused on substance use disorder (SUD) cases. The facility has 50 beds, with the provider rounding on 810 patients daily. The average length of stay is 45 weeks, and the current census ranges from 30 to 40 patients. An EMR system is expected to be in place by July; until then, documentation is handwritten. The provider will work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes RNs, social workers, therapists, and nurse practitioners. The credentialing timeframe is 2-3 weeks.

Dates Needed: June 30 - 3 months w/option to extend
Case Load/PPD: 8-10 PPD
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Inpatient; Residential Treatment
Assignment Duration: Locums
Shift Hours: Part time (20 hours)
Cases Treated: Substance Abuse Diagnosis (SUD)
Average Length of Stay (IP): 4-5 weeks
Census (IP Only): 30-40
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Patient Population: Adults
Support Staff: RNs, Social Workers, Therapists, Nurse Practitioners
Government: No
Additional Information: Dual Diagnosis
Reference ID: ORD-192724-MD-PA