***OFFERING UP TO $25,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS FOR ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE***

Title: Physician/Internist- Internal Medicine or Family Practice-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: 49152

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website:  https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This internist position provides medical care as an ancillary of an interdisciplinary treatment team to a group of patients. This position monitors and manages chronic medical conditions of elderly patients. This physician works with the psychiatrists and other clinical professionals to support the recovery of psychiatric patients referred to the hospital for treatment. This position makes rounds, follows up on patient problems and provides consultations on patients.

Minimum Qualifications

The physician should be a graduate of an approved or recognized medical school, licensed to practice in the State of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Medicine and hold current DEA controlled substance registration. Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required.

-Good diagnostic and medical treatment skills; ability to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary treatment team
-Working knowledge of federal and Virginian laws related to elderly and mental health
-knowledge of DBHDS policies and regulations relating to patient’s rights and treatment procedures
-Good writing skills and communication capabilities

Additional Considerations

Experience in a hospital setting

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.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & 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. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804-518-3339) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital 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.

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

Phone: 804-518-3339

Email: tricia.wilson@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.