M.O.D. Physician II

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Petersburg, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year, which is May 1st through April 30th each year. Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the person’s individual needs, recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication, evidence-based group and individual therapy, peer support, psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational training, preparation for court, and treatment for substance use. Central State Hospital is recruiting for an M.O.D. Physician II to provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care ensuring timely response to all psychiatric and medical urgencies and emergencies during assigned tours of duty through appropriate evaluation, treatment, and documentation. The incumbent will maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical records, with particular attention to seclusion/restraint episodes and medical emergencies, while demonstrating respect, empathy, and person-centered care by validating patient experiences and supporting choice within legal and policy guidelines. Responsibilities include reviewing admission referrals, providing prompt medical clearance, and conducting physician-to-physician consultations as needed, as well as evaluating and managing after-hours admissions with completion of all required documentation such as histories, physicals, neurologic and mental status examinations, medication reconciliation, and risk assessments. The role also involves completing discharge and transfer documentation when necessary, participating in all mandated trainings and continuing medical education, and maintaining awareness of current policies and procedural updates by reviewing Medical Staff communications and responding promptly to requests from the Medical Affairs office.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility for licensure.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of current psychiatric and medical treatment modalities, ensuring evidence-based and patient-centered care.
Exhibits strong clinical competency in medical and psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.
Proficient in the use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation and care coordination.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with patients with psychiatric illness.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care ensuring timely response to all psychiatric and medical urgencies and emergencies during assigned tours of duty through appropriate evaluation, treatment, and documentation.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical records, with particular attention to seclusion/restraint episodes and medical emergencies, while demonstrating respect, empathy, and person-centered care by validating patient experiences and supporting choice within legal and policy guidelines.
Review admission referrals, providing prompt medical clearance, and conducting physician-to-physician consultations as needed
Evaluate and manage after-hours admissions with completion of all required documentation such as histories, physicals, neurologic and mental status examinations, medication reconciliation, and risk assessments.
Complete discharge and transfer documentation when necessary
Participate in all mandated trainings and continuing medical education
Maintain awareness of current policies and procedural updates by reviewing Medical Staff communications and responding promptly to requests from the Medical Affairs office.