Psychiatry Physician
At a glance
Psychiatrist role posted by ProLocums, a recruiter. Pittsburgh, PA · temporary.
Pay not stated
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Cover patients in the jail’s acute mental health units on weekdays, responding to their care needs
- Round on acute male and female patients during the Sunday rotation and assess critical cases
- Treat adults experiencing acute mental health symptoms in an inpatient setting
What you bring
- You are board eligible and hold a Pennsylvania medical license
- BLS certification is required; ACLS is preferred
Who this fits
This full-time role suits a psychiatrist who can work Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm, and take a Sunday rotation every 6 weeks for less than 8 hours. Corrections experience is not required. Credentialing takes 60 days, and the completed application with all documentation is due within 10 days of receipt.
From the recruiter
Specialty:Psychiatry
Start Date: Apr 8 2026
End date : Dec
Coverage type: Call + Clinic
EMR :TechCare
Certification : BE, ACLS, BLS
License: PA
Credentialing : 60 Days
Description :
EMR system: TechCare Reason for Coverage: Transition/Recruitment FTE or Shifts per month needed: 1.0 FTE Inpatient, Outpatient or both: Inpatient Target start date and Length of need: June 2026 - December 2026 Locums Shift Schedule (ex: 8a-5p or 7p-7a, etc) : Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm; One Sunday rotation every 6 weeks - will be for less than 8 hours
Shift Description: Weekday coverage of patients in acute mental health units at Allegheny County Jail. Sunday rounding on acute male & female patients and assessing any critical patients (numbers vary) Call Schedule and Call Responsibilities: None Type of patients / cases / procedures required: adults with acute mental health symptoms Current Incarceration Population: 1,800 patients in the entire jail Patient Encounters per shift: Average of 30 patients in the unit - not all patients need to be seen daily; based on acuity of needs Daytime Support: nursing, APP's and psychiatrists Certifications required (Board Certification/Truly Board Eligible or life support, etc.): Board eligible, BLS required, ACLS preferred
Will you accept licensure candidates (IMLC or standard process): Yes Minimum candidate commitment to consider: Full-time Is corrections experience required? No
Hospital Privileging: 60 days from application to network committee meeting - Application is required to be completed and returned with all documentation within 10 days of receipt. Need clean file (no malpractice/background) to rush credentialing.