Title: OD Physician PRN
State Role Title: W49153
Hiring Range: commensurate based on experience
Pay Band: 8
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of approved Medical School and Residency in Psychiatry, Family/General Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• License to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Active Virginia DEA number prior to approval of clinical privilege

Western State Hospital is seeking a part time/wage/PRN Physician II - OD Physician who will perform required admission assessment of patients brought to the hospital and responding to acute medical/psychiatric needs of all inpatients for the duration of the on-call period.
This position will also 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, risk factors for seclusion and restraint, initial laboratory studies, AIMS screening, admitting orders, 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. Consultation with back-up medical or psychiatric physician when indicated; arrange for or transfer of patients requiring higher level of services or care to the University of Virginia or Augusta Health; and provide assessments all patients upon return from outside emergency room evaluation or from special hospitalization and write any orders as indicated.