Psychiatrist #BD-114-16

Adelphi is seeking a psychiatrist to provide locum tenens coverage at a facility located in Williamsburg, VA. Candidates must have experience working with acute adult inpatient populations.

Job Quick Facts:

  • Ref #: BD-114-16

  • Profession: Physician

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist

  • Job Type: Contract/Locum

  • Location: Williamsburg, VA

  • Coverage Type: Clinical

  • Coverage Period: 3-6 months

  • Facility Type: Hospital

  • Start Date: ASAP  

  • Shift Schedule: Mon to Fri, 8am - 5pm; with 1 Hour Lunch Break

  • Once a month, Participation in Lunch Coverage Call (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)

  • Patient Demography: Adults (male & female)

Requirements:

  • Active VA license

  • BC/BE in General Psychiatry Or Forensic Psychiatry

  • BLS/ACLS Certification

  • DEA Certificate

  • Proficiency in EHR (Cerner Millennium) documentation

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.  Ensure medical history, mental status, and physical examinations are completed

  • Follow treatment protocols for competency restoration to ensure rapid turnaround of pretrial forensic patients.

  • Attend judicial hearings on campus, appropriate to the assigned patient population.

  • Lead Treatment Planning Conferences and provide effective leadership in developing and maintaining the therapeutic process between physicians, nursing staff, psychologists, social workers, rehab staff and patients.

  • Complete required documentation in a timely manner