General/Adult Psychiatry Job In Roanoke, Virginia
Emergency Psychiatry Physician – Weekend Rotation
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Emergency Psychiatry Physician – Weekend Rotation
Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke Virginia
Day/Evening Rotation, 3 12-hour shifts , plus 4 hours of administrative/research time
Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are seeking a full time weekend Emergency Psychiatry Physician in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. The Emergency Psychiatry Physician will be responsible for assessing patients of all ages who present to the ED with psychiatric illnesses. The physician will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Advance Care Providers, learners such as residents and students and other clinicians to assess and care for patients in the ED. The physician may also provide consult liaison support to the general hospital in the event of a psychiatric emergency. The physician serves a vital role in providing psychiatric care in our fast-paced ED environment.
This position includes an academic appointment at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Requirements
· Degree from an accredited medical school
· ABPN board certification or eligibility
· Successful completion of accredited residency in Psychiatry
· One year post-residency clinical experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred
· Ability to obtain licensure in Virginia
· Skilled in interpersonal communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with patients and families
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding regions, serving 1 million people. Carilion Clinic includes seven hospitals, 240+ practice locations, and 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians in over 78+ specialties. Carilion is a physician-led, collaborative, interdisciplinary Integrated Healthcare Delivery System with a common philosophy of patients first.
Roanoke is a multicultural metropolitan area of over 300,000 people, located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacular Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the stunning 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The area offers exceptional outdoor activities but also extensive sports and cultural activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and playhouses, to symphonies, opera, and ballets. Access to major air travel hubs is convenient through the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport. The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sunshine, and extended spring and autumn seasons. The region features highly ranked schools and universities and has been coined “the best kept secret in the east.”
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The Roanoke Valley is a metropolitan area of more than 300,000, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke has amenities that you'd expect from a dynamic urban center, without losing the charming feeling of a smaller place. Expansion Management named Roanoke Valley one of its Five-Start Communities for quality of life. The ranking is based on a reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low crime, excellent transportation access, good public schools, proximity to community colleges and universities, and educated workforce and low taxes.
- Mild weather and four seasons
- Bike the Blue Ridge Parkway and hike the legendary Appalachian Trail
- Boating, camping, swimming at Smith Mountain Lake, 500 miles of shoreline
- Theater, symphony, ballet, opera, fine arts, and museums
- Two hours to ski resorts, with chalets or five-star lodging
- US Department of Education has recognized Roanoke Valley Schools for being among the nation's best.
- Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Salem City school systems have Advanced Placement classes and the international Baccaulareate program.
- Nationally ranked & internationally acclaimed colleges and universities
- The National Civic League named Roanoke an All-American City six times
One of the largest hospitals in the state, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) is a 703-bed hospital with an additional 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The facility recently completed a large expansion project, adding a new Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery unit and the Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital complete with a Pediatric Emergency Room. Now in it's second century of providing premiere healthcare services, CRMH also features a Level I trauma center. In addition to offering high-tech services, the hospital is home to 24 Graduate Medical Education Programs affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Patients have access to nearby specialty clinics, family medical centers, and a host of personalized treatment options, making this the region's most comprehensive group of healthcare providers.