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Psychiatry Physician

Universal Health Services (UHS) Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Philadelphia, PA Temporary Psychiatrist

At a glance

Psychiatrist role at Universal Health Services (UHS). Philadelphia, PA · temporary.

Pay not stated

RolePsychiatrist
LocationPhiladelphia, PA
EmploymentTemporary
PostedOct 3, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.

What you'll do

  • Admit patients, assess their needs and build treatment plans for inpatient psychiatric care
  • Provide day-to-day care for patients during inpatient rounding
  • Coordinate patient care with physicians, APPs and support staff

What you bring

  • You hold board eligibility or certification in adult psychiatry
  • You have an active Pennsylvania medical license or are eligible to obtain one

Who this fits

This PRN role suits an experienced psychiatrist or psychiatry fellow seeking inpatient rounding work. The schedule varies and may include weekends, holidays and occasional weekdays; there is no call.

From the employer

Friends Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a board-eligible/certified psychiatrist for inpatient rounding. This PRN position offers flexibility to work weekends, holidays and occasional weekdays. Ideal for experienced psychiatrists or psychiatry fellows with an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. Competitive compensation and malpractice provided. Located in Philadelphia, the region offers a plethora of recreational activities allowing for a professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle while in close proximity to Philadelphia, NYC and beaches of New Jersey.

Quick Facts

Employment Type: PRN

Schedule: Variable

Call: None

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Practice Setting: Free-Standing Behavioral Health Hospital

Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include admissions, evaluations, treatment planning and daily care of patients.

Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and support staff.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Malpractice

Qualifications

Board eligible/certified in adult psychiatry

Active or eligible Pennsylvania medical license

About the Organization & Community

Friends Hospital is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected hospital management companies. Friends Hospital has been providing psychiatric treatment to adolescents, adults and seniors for centuries, making it the oldest private psychiatric hospital in the nation. In 1813, the Quakers founded Friends Hospital based on the belief that all people, even those with a mental illness, can live a moral, ordered existence if treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Located on a 100-acre garden campus in Philadelphia, PA, Friends is also a teaching hospital affiliated with a local medical school.

If you have interest in this position, please contact:

Stephanie Figueroa

In-house Physician Recruiter