Moonlighting Psychiatrist/Physician (OD PRN)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Staunton, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Western State Hospital is seeking a Moonlighting Psychiatrist/Physician (OD PRN) who will perform the required admission assessment of patients brought to the hospital and respond to the acute medical/psychiatric needs of all inpatients for the duration of the on-call period; collaborate with on-call admission coordinator regarding any afterhours referrals to determine appropriateness of admission and medical clearance; conduct Admission assessment, including: history, physical exam, mental status, suicide/risk assessment, preliminary treatment and management of medical and psychiatric problems; assess and manage acute psychiatric and medical issues which occur during the on-call shift on all patients in the hospital.

Requirements

• Completion of approved Medical School and completion or active enrollment in approved residency program in Psychiatry, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• License to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Active DEA prior to approval of clinical privileges

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual
• Board Certified
• Veteran or veteran spouse

Responsibilities

• Perform required admission assessment of patients brought to the hospital.
• Respond to the acute medical/psychiatric needs of all inpatients for the duration of the on-call period.
• Collaborate with on-call admission coordinator regarding any afterhours referrals to determine appropriateness of admission and medical clearance.
• Conduct Admission assessment, including: history, physical exam, mental status, suicide/risk assessment, preliminary treatment and management of medical and psychiatric problems.
• Assess and manage acute psychiatric and medical issues which occur during the on-call shift on all patients in the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level