Physician - Psychiatry

Eastern State Hospital is NOW HIRING!
Located in Williamsburg, VA

SIGN ON BONUS: $15,000
RELOCATION AND MOVING EXPENSES 

Who we are:
Eastern State Hospital (ESH), located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state-of-the-art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH is seeking a BC/BE PSYCHIATRIST to join our expanding team. Experience with an acute, adult inpatient population is preferred. Candidates with experience or directly from training are welcomed to apply. The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all candidates authorized to work in the U.S. to apply!

Overview:

• Inpatient facility with 302 adult beds (male & female)
• Civil, Forensic, NGRI, Jail/Prison Transfers, & Geriatrics
• Short and Long-term length of stay
• Caseload of 10-20 patients per psychiatric practitioner
• PCP coverage provided
• Full complement of interdisciplinary team members employing Recovering Treatment Model
• Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM
• Shared on-call (1-2 shifts per month) - compensated
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible Psychiatrist
• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree and completion of an accredited/approved psychiatry residency training program
• Virginia State Medical License (or eligible to obtain prior to start)
• DEA Registration (or eligible to obtain prior to start)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with training & experience
•  $15,000 sign-on bonus (some restrictions may apply)
• Up to $140,000 student loan repayment paid over four years with a four year employment agreement
• $2,500 and five (5) paid days off annually for CME and/or license renewal
• $10,000 one-time payment to the 529 Tuition Savings Program
• 13 paid holidays per year and bi-weekly accrual of paid time off
• Relocation & moving assistance
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Virginia Retirement System
• Visa sponsorship*

Ready to Apply? Have questions: Contact: [email protected]

www.dbhds.virginia.gov