Medical Director Opening in Virginia – $15,000 Sign-On Bonus, Moving Expenses, & Full State Benefits!

***15,000 SIGN ON BONUS for Eligible Candidates***

Are you a passionate and looking to make a meaningful impact? Piedmont Geriatric Hospital in Burkeville, Virginia, is seeking a Medical Director to join our growing team.

Why Choose Us?

• Amazing Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 for eligible candidates! Possible moving expenses paid! Student Loan Repayment options! 
• Exceptional State Benefits: Enjoy 13 paid holidays, 12+ vacation days, 8 sick days, and 4+ personal days each year. Plus, Family Medical Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and low-cost health insurance options.
• State Employee Discounts 

What You’ll Do:

• Serves as the Director of Medical Services for the hospital.
• Provides leadership, direction, management, and supervision of the Medical Staff.
• Monitors facility-wide medical and psychiatric services to ensure appropriateness for the patient population.
• Advises the Facility Director/CEO on clinical and administrative matters, with a focus on:
  • Patient management
  • Quality of care
  • Risk management issues
• Contributes to facility-wide program development.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong background in general psychiatry.
• A genuine interest in geriatric mental health.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse healthcare professionals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved/accredited medical school.
• Completion of a psychiatric residency program.
• Current license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current federal license to prescribe medications.
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Prior clinical experience in a behavioral health hospital required.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and utilization review functions.

Ready to make a difference? Contact me for more information or apply today and be part of a dedicated team committed to improving the lives of our elderly patients!

PGH is a 123-bed psychiatric facility that serves individuals over the age of 65. We are operated by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and have been awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. We are dedicated to providing outstanding treatment and improving our patient’s health and quality of life. This commitment means that we strive to be a leader in geriatric psychiatry and to ensure our team is comprised of well-trained staff and patient-centered physicians.

PGH is located in rural Nottoway County, Virginia. Nottoway County contains the towns of Burkeville, Crewe, and Blackstone. The estimated population in 2016 was 15,595. Nottoway County is situated south of the James River, thus making it a part of the Southside Virginia Region. We are located within a reasonable distance to shopping and entertainment in the metro Richmond area, the Town of Farmville, and the City of Lynchburg.