Psychiatry Physician
At a glance
Psychiatrist role at Universal Health Services (UHS). Virginia Beach, VA · part-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Assess adult patients, make diagnoses, and create treatment plans across inpatient and partial hospitalization care
- Provide follow-up and document clinical care and patient interactions accurately
- Coordinate patient care with physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff
- Cover inpatient care one weekend per month and take overnight phone call on a weekday once per month
What you bring
- You hold board certification in psychiatry and an MD or DO from an accredited medical program
- You have an active, unrestricted Virginia medical license
- You bring at least 4 years of clinical practice or training, including inpatient psychiatry experience
- You meet credentialing standards set by participating physicians
Who this fits
This part-time independent contractor role suits a general adult psychiatrist who can provide inpatient and partial hospitalization care. The schedule includes weekend inpatient coverage one weekend per month and weekday overnight phone call once per month.
From the employer
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking a part-time General Adult Psychiatrist to join a well-established standalone inpatient and partial hospitalization behavioral health facility in Virginia Beach, VA. This role offers flexible PRN hours with weekend call coverage, allowing you to focus on high-quality clinical care while collaborating within a supportive and multidisciplinary team.
Quick Facts- Independent Contractor (PRN)
- Schedule / Hours: Weekend inpatient coverage one weekend per month; weekday overnight phone call once per month
- Patient Volume: Adult patients with diverse psychiatric needs
- Location: Virginia Beach, VA
- Practice Setting: 100-bed private psychiatric hospital specializing in Adult and Geriatric behavioral health
- Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary team of trained clinicians, including physicians, clinical staff, and administration
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult patients in inpatient and partial hospitalization settings
- Collaborate effectively with a team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
- Manage clinical responsibilities, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up
- Accurately document all clinical care and patient interactions.
- Compensation: Flexible independent contractor payment models including hourly rates, daily stipends, or fee-for-service billing
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- MD or DO from an accredited medical program
- Active and unrestricted Virginia medical license
- Minimum of four years of clinical practice or training experience with inpatient psychiatry experience
- Meets credentialing criteria required by participating physicians
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC), a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), is a 100-bed private psychiatric hospital just miles from the Atlantic Ocean. We specialize in providing high-quality psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment for adults, including programs for depression, suicide prevention, co-occurring disorders, and detoxification. Our multidisciplinary team fosters a caring, collegial culture dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Virginia Beach offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful beaches, vibrant cultural attractions, excellent schools, and a welcoming community, making it an ideal location for work-life balance.
If you have interest in this position, please contact:
Will DeCuyper
Supervisor of BH Physician Recruitment