Contract Psychiatry: General Job in Danville, Virginia
This general psychiatry position in Danville, Virginia is offered as a contract arrangement. As a contract physician, you would be engaged as an independent contractor rather than an employee, working under an agreement that defines your term, schedule, and rate. Contractors typically handle their own benefits, retirement, and tax withholding, with malpractice terms set by the specific agreement; in exchange, this structure often provides greater flexibility and premium compensation potential. For this role, the financial offering is listed as Open.
The position includes relocation assistance and loan assistance, and there is no emergency department call associated with this role.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible candidates considered
- Allopathic (MD) training
- Open to American Medical Graduates and Foreign Medical Graduates
- Work authorization accepted: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1 Visa, or J-1 Visa
- Located in a community sized between 25,000 and 99,999 residents
- Position Type: Permanent
- Recruited Specialty: Psychiatry: General
- Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
- Structure of Position: Contract
- Partnership Opportunity: Unknown
- Expected Patient Call Coverage: (not specified)
- Expected ER Call Coverage: No call
POSITION: Psychiatrist - Contract Position # 4001 RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct clinical evaluations for determining current mental status and medication needs for Adult populations; prescribe medication and follow individuals for medication monitoring and adjustments; participate in staff meetings as required; formal written or electronic entry in individual records following Agency and Division policy; preparation of letters or forms for insurance companies and other agencies in a timely fashion; and enter into a practice agreement with any nurse practitioner employed by or under contract with the Agency. REQUIREMENTS: Doctor of Medicine from an accredited medical school required. Virginia Medical License, or licensed within six months of hire date, required. Board Certified/Board Eligible in Adult Psychiatry preferred. Fingerprinting, FBI and State criminal record checks, drug testing, and CANIS report will be required upon request. SALARY RANGE: Hourly Contract. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled. Application package consists of a cover letter, a resume, and a Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services application form. Submit completed application to: Jeannie C. Eanes Assistant Director of Human Resources Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services 245 Hairston Street Danville, VA 24540. Application packages received incomplete will not be considered. EOE
- Structure of Financial Support: Contract
- Financial Offering: Open
- Compensation Range: $212,530 - $392,169 per year
- Relocation Allowance: Yes
- Signing Bonus: Negotiable
- Stipends: Negotiable
- Student Loan Assistance: Yes
- Practice State: Virginia
- Practice City: Danville
- Community Size: 25,000 - 49,999, 50,000 - 99,999
- Community Details: Registered Candidates Only
- Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
- Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD)
- Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
- Work Status Requirements: US Citizen, Green Card, H-1 Visa, J-1 Visa
- Preferred Experience Level: (not specified)
- Accept Local Physicians within 25 mile Radius: Yes
- Agency: Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
