Job Description
Opportunity Details:
We are seeking a PRN Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist to join a behavioral health hospital in Petersburg, Virginia. This independent contractor role offers flexible employment structure, and a fully staffed support team, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality inpatient psychiatric care while leading a collaborative treatment team.
Quick Facts
- Employment Type: PRN (Independent Contractor)
Schedule / Hours: weekend call coverage
Call: weekend rounding and/or overnight call
Patient Volume: Adult and Adolescent inpatient caseload (manageable, team-supported)
Location: Petersburg, VA (Richmond metro area)
Practice Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital (Adult, Military or Adolescent Unit)
Support / Care Team: Psychiatrists, APPs, nursing staff, therapists, case managers
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult and adolescent patients with mental health and substance use disorders
Conduct admission evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
Lead multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care
Manage patient care, including medication management and progress evaluations
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff
Document patient care, treatment plans, and clinical updates
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive per-contact contractor model
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active or eligible Virginia medical license
Minimum of 4 years of training/practice experience
Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
Meets credentialing requirements for medical staff
Growth & Development
- Leadership opportunities within the inpatient program
Collaborative environment with experienced behavioral health professionals
Career advancement within a national healthcare system
About the Organization & Community
Poplar Springs Hospital has served the greater Richmond region for nearly 45 years, providing comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment services across diverse patient populations. Located on a peaceful 25-acre campus in Petersburg, the hospital offers a serene setting that supports both patient recovery and provider satisfaction.
As part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a leading national healthcare organization, physicians benefit from organizational stability, resources, and long-term career growth opportunities.
The Richmond metro area offers a dynamic blend of history, culture, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly living, making it an excellent place to call home.
Apply today or contact Will DeCuyper, In-house Physician Recruiter
will.decuyper@uhsinc.com
(404) 606-9644
Reach out for a confidential conversation and explore how you can make a meaningful impact at Poplar Springs Hospital.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Petersburg, VA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Website | https://www.uhsinc.com/ |
About Company
Founded in 1979 by our Chairman and CEO Alan B. Miller, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. A pioneer and leader in our industry, UHS attributes our longevity and success to our unwavering commitment to putting patients first in all the communities we are proud to call home.
UHS and our affiliates provide high quality, compassionate care across 320+ acute care hospitals, behavioral health and residential treatment facilities and outpatient care centers across the U.S., Puerto Rico and then United Kingdom. UHS strives to be the provider and employer of choice in every community we call home and we are committed to continually enhancing our programs and service offerings. To this end, UHS invests hundreds of millions annually (and well over $1 billion in the past three years) in facility and technology upgrades to drive innovation, improve safety and optimize the patient experience. We are also proud to provide millions in uncompensated and charity care annually.