Job Title:
Emergency Medicine Attending Physician - VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital
Company: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: South Hill, VA
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Department: Emergency Medicine - VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital Duties & Responsibilities: • Provide direct patient care in community mental health settings • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications • Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams • Supervise residents and medical students in clinical rotations • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical documentation • Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric best practices and evidence-based treatments • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies Required Qualifications: • MD or DO degree from accredited institution • Completion of psychiatry residency training • Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry • Current medical license in Virginia or ability to obtain • Experience in community mental health or public psychiatry preferred • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an employee at VCU Preferred Qualifications:• Fellowship training in relevant subspecialty • Previous academic medical center experience • Research experience and publications • Teaching and supervision experience • Bilingual capabilities • Experience with electronic health record systems • Leadership experience in clinical or administrative roles Rank: Open Tenure: Ineligible Months: 12 months Contact Information:Contact Name: Sharlene ShannonContact Email: