Skip to main content
Posted 10 August, 2026

Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatrist |PRN weekend call coverage | Petersburg VA

Universal Health Services
Petersburg, VA, US Full Time

Job Description

Opportunity Details:

\n

\n

We are seeking a PRN Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist to join a behavioral health hospital in Petersburg, Virginia. This independent contractor role offers 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.

\n

Quick Facts

\n
    \n
  • Employment Type: PRN (Independent Contractor)
    Schedule / Hours: weekend call coverage
    Call: weekend rounding and/or overnight call
    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
  • \n
\n

Responsibilities

\n
    \n
  • Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult and adolescent patients with mental health and substance use disorders
    \n Conduct admission evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
    \n Lead multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure coordinated care
    \n Manage patient care, including medication management and progress evaluations
    \n Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff
    \n Document patient care, treatment plans, and clinical updates
  • \n
\n

Compensation & Benefits

\n

Competitive per-contact contractor model

\n

Qualifications

\n
    \n
  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
    \n Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
    \n Active or eligible Virginia medical license
    \n Minimum of 4 years of training/practice experience
    \n Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
    \n Meets credentialing requirements for medical staff
  • \n
\n

Growth & Development

\n
    \n
  • Leadership opportunities within the inpatient program
    \n Collaborative environment with experienced behavioral health professionals
    \n Career advancement within a national healthcare system
  • \n
\n

About the Organization & Community

\n

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.

\n

As part of Universal Health Services (UHS), a leading national healthcare organization, physicians benefit from organizational stability, resources, and long-term career growth opportunities.

\n

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.

\n

\n

Apply today or contact Will DeCuyper, In-house Physician Recruiter
[email protected]
\n (404) 606-9644

\n

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

\n