Job Description
Emergency Psychiatry Physician
Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine,
Roanoke Virginia
Day/Evening Rotation, 3 12-hour shifts , plus 4 hours of administrative/research
time
Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are seeking a full time
Emergency Psychiatry Physician in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. The
Emergency Psychiatry Physician will be responsible for assessing patients of all ages who present to
the ED with psychiatric illnesses. The physician will work closely with a multidisciplinary team
including Advance Care Providers, learners such as residents and students and other clinicians to
assess and care for patients in the ED. The physician may also provide consult liaison support to
the general hospital in the event of a psychiatric emergency. The physician serves a vital role in
providing psychiatric care in our fast-paced ED environment.
This position includes an academic
appointment at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Requirements
· Degree from an
accredited medical school
· ABPN board certification or eligibility
· Successful
completion of accredited residency in Psychiatry
· One year post-residency clinical
experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred
· Ability to obtain licensure in
Virginia
· Skilled in interpersonal communication, including the ability to effectively
communicate with patients and families
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced
environment
Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western
Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding regions, serving 1 million people. Carilion Clinic
includes seven hospitals, 240+ practice locations, and 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians in over
78+ specialties. Carilion is a physician-led, collaborative, interdisciplinary Integrated Healthcare
Delivery System with a common philosophy of patients first.
Roanoke is a multicultural metropolitan
area of over 300,000 people, located at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacular Shenandoah
Valley, surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and the stunning 22,000-acre Smith Mountain
Lake. The area offers exceptional outdoor activities but also extensive sports and cultural
activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and playhouses, to symphonies, opera, and
ballets. Access to major air travel hubs is convenient through the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional
Airport. The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sunshine, and extended spring and autumn
seasons. The region features highly ranked schools and universities and has been coined “the best
kept secret in the east.”
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Additional Information:
- Specialty: General/Adult Psychiatry
- Location: Roanoke, Virginia
- Contact: Robert Way
About the Company:
One of the largest hospitals in the state, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) is a 703-bed
hospital with an additional 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The facility recently completed a
large expansion project, adding a new Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery unit and the Carilion
Clinic Children's Hospital complete with a Pediatric Emergency Room. Now in it's second century of
providing premiere healthcare services, CRMH also features a Level I trauma center. In addition to
offering high-tech services, the hospital is home to 24 Graduate Medical Education Programs
affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia and Virginia
College of Osteopathic Medicine. Patients have access to nearby specialty clinics, family medical
centers, and a host of personalized treatment options, making this the region's most comprehensive
group of healthcare providers.