Physician Director of Medical Operations (DMO) - Behavioral Health

Sentara Hospitals•Newport News, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

Join Sentara's Behavioral Health Care Center (BHCC) as the Director of Medical Operations (DMO), serving as the physician leader for behavioral health services across the Peninsula region. This unique opportunity blends leadership and clinical practice, allowing you to shape the growth of outpatient behavioral health services while maintaining a robust patient panel. Based at 801 Triton Court, Newport News, VA 23606, you will oversee medical operations for the region's outpatient, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs, collaborating closely with APPs, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality behavioral health care.

Requirements

  • Physician leader for behavioral health services.
  • Experience in outpatient behavioral health services.
  • Experience with Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
  • Ability to collaborate with therapists and interdisciplinary care teams.
  • Ability to lead and support a team of APPs.

Nice To Haves

  • Treat a broad range of behavioral health conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the physician leader for behavioral health services across the Peninsula region.
  • Shape the growth of outpatient behavioral health services.
  • Maintain a robust patient panel.
  • Oversee medical operations for the region's outpatient, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
  • Collaborate closely with APPs, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality behavioral health care.
  • Provide medical oversight of both Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
  • Bridge traditional outpatient psychiatry with embedded PHP/IOP services.
  • Lead and support a growing team of APPs.

Benefits

  • Nationally competitive compensation package
  • Commencement bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and more
  • 403b/401a Retirement Packages with Matching Contribution
  • Malpractice and Tail coverage
  • Paid Licensure Renewals
  • $5,500 Annual CME Allowance
  • Physician time off
  • Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)
  • 501c3, non-profit (PSLF Eligible)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Annual CME Allowance
  • 100% malpractice and tail coverage

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Director

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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