Primary Care Physician (Full Time) State Benefits!! Staunton, VA

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services- Western State Hospital is currently seeking applicants for a full time Primary Care Physician. Primary Care Physician provides medical evaluation and care for patients at Western State Hospital with active medical problems through supervision of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and provision of direct Primary Care services. HIPPA ACCESS LEVEL 1. Utilization of information will be in accordance with HIPPA regulations regarding use limitation, disclosure and request of PHI.

Hours are 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. as needed.

Core Responsibilities:

Provide Primary Care services at WSH including:

-Provide medical care for assigned unit(s)
-Perform and document medical evaluations, including comprehensive medical history and physicals and complaint directed histories and physicals for patients. This includes review of previous medical records and current diagnostic studies.
-Provide treatment for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions or changes in same. ·
-Order and interpret routine diagnostic studies
-Develop and document working diagnoses and treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions or changes in same ·
-Track studies, consults and ongoing chronic preventative care needs ·
-Obtain and document necessary consents for treatment
-Discuss with patients and family medical issues and treatment provided
-Develop medical treatment plans in collaboration with attending psychiatrist/NP for patients with a complex med/psych interface.·
-Collaborate with the supervising physician and seek consultation/referral when acute or chronic medical conditions fail to adequately respond to treatment. ·
-Refer patients to appropriate outside licensed physicians, clinics or other health care providers for the purpose of specialty (OB, dermatology, etc.) management or consultation as clinically indicated. ·
-Provide phone consultation as requested. ·
-Provide interpretation of EKGs and other tests as needed. ·
-Provide assistance to admission office with pre-screening of patients with multiple/complex medical histories prior to transfer.

Minimum Qualifications:

– Completion of residency training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Psychiatry
– Virginia medical license
– Active Virginia DEA number prior to approval of clinical privilege
– Comprehensive knowledge of general psychiatry with a focus on inpatient treatment methodologies, especially for patients with chronic mental illnesses
– Strong clinical skills in assessing, diagnosing and managing psychiatric admissions
– Must have interpersonal, administrative, and leadership skills to work with interdisciplinary staff at all levels in coordinating admissions, managing census, monitoring OD’s, assisting with Medical Staff and hospital activities

**Perks:
** -State Retirement Benefits AND 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
-13 paid Holidays,
-12+ paid Vacation Days,
-9 paid Sick Days, AND 4+ paid Family/Personal Days per year
-Family Medical Leave,
-Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
-Low-cost, comprehensive Anthem or AETNA health insurance
-Group life and optional life insurance
-Flexible Reimbursement accounts
-Educational Assistance

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable