We are seeking a full-time Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist to join a behavioral health hospital in Petersburg, Virginia. This role offers strong compensation, 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: Full-Time (Employed or Independent Contractor option)
  • Schedule / Hours: Full-time inpatient schedule
  • Call: Shared call (weeknights by phone; weekend rounding)
  • 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 daily patient care, including medication management and progress evaluations
  • Participate in on-call coverage and weekend rounding as scheduled
  • Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff
  • Document patient care, treatment plans, and clinical updates

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive base salary + bonus structure (or per-contact contractor model)
  • Sign-on / Relocation: Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits + 401(k) with match + stock purchase plan
  • PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: Generous PTO and CME allowance
  • Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support: Malpractice coverage, disability insurance, and supportive scheduling

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.decuyper@uhsinc.com
(404) 606-9644

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