Wage/Hourly Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) Physician
Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Franklin County, VA
$116 an hour
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$116 an hour
Shift and Schedule
Weekend availability
Monday to Friday
Holidays
Full Job Description
Title: Wage/Hourly Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) Physician
Hiring Range: $116.48/hour
Pay Band:
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst
Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) Physician provides high quality individualized medical care and basic psychiatric care to SWVMHI patients, in conjunction with the facility staff. The MOD serves as a medical resource to the Institute during non-regular weekday hours. Hours, if working M-F are 5:00 pm - 8:00 am, and on weekends and holidays.
Requires comprehensive knowledge of current developments and techniques in the diagnoses and treatment of general medical illnesses; basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatry; ability to provide leadership to treatment teams; ability to communicate effectively with, and work collaboratively with, medical/psychiatric colleagues and members of other disciplines in the provision of patient care. Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
Minimum Qualifications
• Ability to demonstrate satisfactory training, skill, expertise, and knowledge in the treatment of psychiatric patients.
• Completion of an approved residency program in Psychiatry.
• ACLS is required.
• A current DEA certificate is required.
• Licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current developments and techniques in the diagnoses and treatment of general medical illnesses
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatry
• Ability to provide leadership to treatment teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with, and work collaboratively with medical/psychiatric colleagues and members of other disciplines in the provision of patient care.
• Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Work experience with inpatient psychiatric populations is preferred.
• Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is preferred, but not required.
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
This position is hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).
Contact Information:
Name: Kimberly Sayers
Phone: 276-783-1204
Email: kim.sayers@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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