Title: MOD

State Role Title: W49152

Hiring Range: $104.74

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your accou

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Patient Assessment and Care:

Patient Assessment and Care:

- Perform comprehensive assessment of in-house patients
- Must be available Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and remain on call during Saturdays, Sundays, and scheduled holidays to respond to calls from nursing staff and other healthcare providers.
- Conduct physical examinations
- Evaluate laboratory results, X-rays, and EKGs/EEGs
- Make necessary changes to medical orders
- Document progress notes in Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Prepare patient care summaries
- Manage chronic conditions within family context
- Provide preventive care services
- Provide verbal orders to nursing staff as needed.
- Address family health concerns
- Coordinate care with other specialists
- Diagnose and treat complex medical conditions
- Manage multiple comorbidities
- Review and adjust medication regimens
- Required to assess patients receiving general medical (GM) care in person and write progress notes for all GM patients.
Admission, Discharges, and Rounds:
- Evaluate patients for potential admission and discharge requirements
- Write and review general medical orders
- Conduct rounds across all levels of care during MOD rotation
- Assess and document discharge readiness for patients
- Assess physical function and mobility
- Prescribe appropriate rehabilitation programs
- Monitor progress in physical therapy
- Coordinate with rehabilitation specialists
- Review and approve transfer requests between units
- Conduct bedside procedures when necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic clinical skills; knowledge of family practice or internal medicine; knowledge of special populations including geriatric. Ability to set priorities and to effectively communicate orally and in writing with all levels of staff and the public.

Additional Considerations

~ Considerable experience in clinical and treatment coupled with familiarity in administering and supervising medical affairs desirable

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804)524-7600 for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Contact Information

Name: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Phone: 8045247437

Email: HiramHR@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.