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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Location(s): PA

A facility is seeking a psychiatric nurse practitioner for locum tenens coverage.
Tour historic landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell or explore world-class museums like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Franklin Institute. Enjoy dining in diverse neighborhoods like Rittenhouse Square or shopping on South Street.
Typical cases include ADHD, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours a week, with the provider able to choose their shifts (10 AM to 6 PM, 8 AM to 4 PM, or 9 AM to 5 PM), offering flexibility for what works best for the provider. Initial evaluations are 1.5 hours face-to-face with new patients, and medication checks average 30 minutes. A psychiatric certification is required for this position. The EMR system is Evolve. Credentialing typically takes about a month, but this depends on whether the provider has had Child Abuse and FBI clearance within the past six months; if cleared within the past six months, credentialing will take 30 days, otherwise, it will take around two months.


Dates Needed:  July-Ongoing
Case Load/PPD:  10-15 PPD
Shift Type:  Day Shift
Assignment Type:  Outpatient
Assignment Duration:  Locums
Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours)
Med Checks/Follow-up per day (OP Only):  30 minutes
Initial Evaluation Time:  1.5 Hours
Cases Treated:  ADHD, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder
Call Required:  No
Board Certification Required:  Yes
Prescriptive Authority Required:  No
Patient Population:  All Ages
Support Staff:  Psychiatrist on staff
Government:  No

Reference ID:  ORD-171798-NP-PA


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