Adult Psychiatrist |PRN weekend call coverage | Petersburg VA

UHS of Delaware, Inc.

Details

Posted:

09-Sep-26

Location:

Petersburg, Virginia

Categories:

Physicians/Surgeons

Internal Number:

6950

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.decuyperuhsinc(404) 606-9644

Reach out for a confidential conversation and explore how you can make a meaningful impact at Poplar Springs Hospital.

About UHS of Delaware, Inc.

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues during 2022 were approximately $13.4 billion. In 2023, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #331 on the Fortune 500; and ranked #434 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World's Largest Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company's founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 27 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, nearly 40 outpatient facil...

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