Family Medicine Physician for Psychiatric Emergency Department Riverside Mental Health and Recover Center- Riverside Medical Group - Hampton, Virginia

As a provider with Riverside Health Medical Group, you would join a team of providers who are respected leaders and part of our collaborative care delivery team.  Our providers care for our patients as if they are those they love.  Our core values are built into our provider compact that outlines our dedication to our patients as our first priority.  Our providers encourage patient involvement, embrace change, and take ownership in the success of the team and the organization.  If that resonates with you, we would like to speak to you.

Psychiatric Emergency Department Physician

Riverside Medical Group is currently seeking a full-time physician to join our Psychiatric Emergency Department team at Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center in Hampton, Virginia.

Location: Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center – Hampton, Virginia
Job ID: 2024-023277
Time Type: Full Time

Our Emergency Department team delivers lifesaving care 24/7, 365 days a year, across five emergency rooms in southeastern Virginia. This includes the region's only accredited Emergency and Trauma Center at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. Riverside Mental Health and Recovery Center boast the first Psychiatric Emergency Department in Virginia, an innovative model recognized across the Commonwealth and by the Governor.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will support our commitment to providing the right care at the right time to enhance patient well-being and improve health outcomes. They will champion our Riverside Care Difference, reflecting our dedication to quality, safety, and service.

We are seeking a psychiatrist who embodies these values and can provide a comprehensive array of services, including but not limited to:

• Patient care as part of a collaborative healthcare team
• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Consultation with interdisciplinary team members
• Patient and family education
• Leadership in clinical and organizational care
• Comprehensive history and physical assessments
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Development and evaluation of treatment plans
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
• Specialty referrals and consultations
• Emergency responsiveness and life-saving interventions
• Age-specific care planning and communication
• Advocacy for patients and families
• Confidentiality and respect for all individuals
• Mentorship and empowerment within the healthcare community
• Evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Compliance with regulatory documentation

Scope of Services

You will focus on hospital-based psychiatric and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults, helping patients manage behavioral health issues. Services include:

• Crisis intervention
• Intensive Treatment Program (ITP)
• Adult Psychiatric Services (APSY)
• Inpatient detoxification
• Dual diagnosis care
• Psychiatric evaluation and comprehensive assessments
• 24-hour nursing care
• Individual, family, and group therapy
• Recreation and art therapy
• Life skills groups
• Medication management
• Substance abuse groups
• Safe, therapeutic surroundings

Essential Job Functions

Function Time Allocation

Provide guidance to PAs, NPs, and students 10%

Perform authorized emergency procedures 30%

Deliver emergency psychiatric services 60%

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Licensure & Certification:

• Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Virginia
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Valid DEA controlled substance registration

Requirements:

• Meet comprehensive professional standards
• Hold or be eligible for a Virginia medical license
• Demonstrate commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care

🌐 Learn More

Explore Riverside Medical Group and discover why we’re the perfect place to grow your career:
🔗 Riverside Medical Group – Provider Recruitment -https://www.riversideonline.com/provider-recruitment/riverside-medical-group#

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