Moonlighting Psychiatrist Opportunity in Williamsburg, Virginia - $140/hour

Eastern State Hospital (ESH), located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is seeking BC/BE Psychiatrists with fully, unrestricted Virginia medical licenses to serve as Medical Officer on Duty (MOD) and provide onsite psychiatric / medical coverage for an acute inpatient adult psychiatric population. This position offers the flexibility to work weeknights, weekends and holidays and is a great opportunity for physicians looking to augment their income and gain experience in the assessment and triage of psychiatric and general medical conditions.

Highlights:

• Moonlighting shifts are 12-hours (weeknights and holidays) and 15-hours (weekends) and can be worked consecutively but cannot exceed 48 consecutive hours or 1,560 hours worked per calendar year.
• MOD must stay onsite for the entire shift and has access to a fully, furnished bedroom located in our MOD lounge.
• Must be available to work at least 2 shifts per month. Shifts are scheduled based on availability/preference.
• Malpractice insurance is covered by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday:   5PM - 8AM (12-hour shift)
Weekends:           8AM - 8PM and 8PM - 8AM (15-hour shifts)
Holidays:              8AM - 5PM and 5PM - 8AM (12-hour shifts)

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
• Completion or current enrollment in an accredited/approved psychiatry residency training program.
• Licensed to practice Medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Valid DEA Registration

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Founded in 1773, Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia, is the first public facility in the United States dedicated solely for the care and treatment of the mentally ill. Today, our newly constructed state-of-the-art campus is situated on 500 acres with two patient care buildings and a staff of over 900 caring for 302 adult patients. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, is accredited by the Joint Commission, and a federally designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). Benefits of this designation include participation in the Virginia State Loan Repayment Program and the Conrad 30 J1 Waiver Program.

Living in Williamsburg, Virginia, means living in the midst of history!  Located at the heart of the Historic Triangle, Williamsburg offers the ease of small-town living that has a top-rated public school system and features plenty of entertainment and cultural options with attractions that include historic landmarks, museums, amusement parks, premier shopping, local breweries, wineries, and community events year-round. Best known for Colonial Williamsburg, the restored historic district and expansive living-history museum, it is also home to William & Mary, the nation’s second oldest university. For a quick big-city fix or change of scenery, Williamsburg is located midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach and approximately 150 miles south of Washington D.C.