Psychiatry Opening

Inpatient Psychiatrist opening - Bristol, TN Located on the VA/TN border, 23m to Kingsport, 55m to Boone, NC Position Details - Full-time, permanent- Employed- Seeking Board Certified, Virginia and Tennessee Licensed Psychiatrist for an inpatient Staff Psychiatrist opportunity in Bristol, Virginia. (Tennessee licensed psychiatrists are welcome to apply but will need to pursue a Virginia license prior to a start date.)- Freestanding 28-bed adult psychiatric unit, is located minutes from Regional Medical Center, provides inpatient psychiatric services to communities in both Southwestern Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.- Weekdays: MONDAY - FRIDAY (8-HOUR DAYS) - CALL: 1-in-6 (Regional Call Model)- Weekends: 1 Weekend Per Month of on-site rounding Premier provider of health care services in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, Health Group provides the most up to date technology including the daVinci surgery system. Practice Details: - Accommodates twenty-eight patients and contains a large multipurpose treatment room, a group therapy room, a recreational therapy room, a kitchen, laundry room, offices and work area.- The Center provides a wide range of therapeutic modalities to its patients, including:- Daily rounds by the Psychiatry Team including 1 Psychiatrist and 1 Psychiatric Advanced Practitioner- Daily therapeutic services lead by licensed therapists and counselors including:- Individual psychotherapy- Group psychotherapy- On-Site Case Management and Utilization Review- Recreational activities- Pharmacology- Family therapy- On-Site Court- Educational services Facility Details - Designed to provide short-term stabilization and treatment for adults whose treatment needs mandate an inpatient stabilization and treatment. - The units goal is to return patients to a level of acuity in which comprehensive outpatient care can continue to improve the quality of life for the patient. - Busy unit, accepting referrals and admissions 24-hours-a-day, 365 days per year. - Most referrals come through the many Community Service Boards (CSBs) throughout the state of Virginia, and their Mandatory Screeners assess patients during psychiatric crisis. - The unit also accepts voluntary admissions from Regional Medical Center, a tertiary care center located just across the state line in Bristol, Tennessee. - In order to promote successful reintegration back into the community, family members, local CSBs and/or the court systems work with the Ridgeview Pavilion team during the treatment and discharge process to ensure smooth transitions back into the patients communities. Compensation/Benefits - Competitive compensation- Competitive call pay- Weekend shift pay- Signing Bonus- Moving allowance- PTO- CME- Full Benefits Health/Dental/Vision- 403B Retirement (or 401K if applicable) Community Details: - The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-size cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN). - Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined is roughly 300,000 in population. - The area is within driving distance to one half of the US population. - No State Income Tax in Tennessee- Low Cost of Living- Easy access to a Regional Airport- Excellent Public and Private school options- Arts/Culture: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, International Storytelling Center- Outdoor activities: Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, Tannery Knob Bike Park- Family activities: Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, Brights Zoo- Local craft breweries and wineries- Four distinct seasons