PRN Psychiatrist

Position Title

PRN Psychiatrist

Job Description Summary

PRN Inpatient Psychiatrist

VHC Health – Arlington, Virginia PRN | Main Hospital Campus

VHC Health is seeking an extraordinary PRN psychiatrist dedicated to collaborative, patient- centered care to join our well-respected medical group in Arlington, VA. This role focuses on delivering world-class, evidence-based care to adult patients on an inpatient setting, with opportunities to collaborate on continuous improvement and clinical leadership initiatives.

We are seeking a psychiatrist with a desire for professional growth, a commitment to clinical excellence, and an interpersonal style that supports multidisciplinary collaboration and helping others to succeed.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include:

· Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report

· Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group

· CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating

· Magnet® designation for nursing excellence

· Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)

· Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support

· Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services

· Located in Arlington, Virginia — consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC

· At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult inpatients.

· Conduct inpatient rounds, admissions, treatment-team meetings, and discharge summaries.

· Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and care coordination.

· Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including nursing, social work, case management, therapy, psychology, and advanced practice providers.

· Ensure accurate, timely clinical documentation in Epic.

· Support behavioral health program development and service enhancement.

· Demonstrate leadership potential through mentorship and participation in departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

· MD or DO from an accredited institution

· Completion of an accredited General Adult Psychiatry Residency

· Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry

· Eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia

· Demonstrated interest in leadership or program development highly desirable

· Experience with Epic or a similar EMR preferred

· Interest in community-based psychiatry is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

· Generous paid time off and CME allowance

· Retirement plan options

· Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The physician is a member of the healthcare team who works in collaboration with other staff to provide comprehensive healthcare services to patients. The scope of practice of each physician is defined through the health system’s credentialing and privileging committee.The Physician supports objectives, budget, and performance metrics at the individual level.Supports all medical activities at the individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.The role of a physician is to provide quality clinical care to those individuals who have chosen VHC Health in a timely manner to meet the needs of our patients.

Education:

Doctorate degree from an accredited medical school is required.

Experience:

One year of medical/surgical experience is required.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed to Practice Medicine by the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.

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