Job Description

Title: Medical Officer of the Day (MOD)

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $99.75 per hour

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Performs admission work-ups to facilitate the admission process including complete evaluations for medical/legal opinions for official proceedings.
• Exercises clinical privileges granted by the Hospital Director as detailed in the Clinical Privileges Form.
• Performs medical screening of admissions, including physician-to-physician communication when indicated – e.g., if additional clinical concerns exist, laboratory/radiology/other testing, medical/surgical stability, etc.
• Performs a comprehensive psychiatric history and complete physical examination on assigned patients; orders and reviews appropriate laboratory, radiological and other diagnostic procedures, psychological evaluations, surgical and medical consultations, and appropriate pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic and adjunctive treatments; and documents all progress notes, re-certifications and retention reviews as well as treatment orders in patient’s medical record.
• On units, conducts ward rounds with charge nurse to monitor mental and physical changes, which may require treatment modification.
• Confers with patients’ relatives, including proxy decision-makers (authorized representatives), to inform them of patient’s condition, changes in physical or mental status and treatment recommendations and to encourage their participation in the overall patient management.
• Provides patient and family education as required.
• Confers with consultants to ensure accurate interpretations and timely consideration of their recommendations and, in cases where patients are admitted to another hospital, to follow the patient’s progress.
• Performs in-house medical consultations as requested by other staff physicians, within the scope of clinical privileging and expertise.
• Participates in commitment and recommitment hearings as appropriate.
• Complies fully with Catawba Hospital Policy and Procedures and the Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations

Attends Medical Staff, as applicable, and other meetings and participates in the educational program; completes all assigned courses in the Knowledge Center as required by Joint Commission, DBHDS, OSHA and CMS requirements.
• Attends and participates in medical staff meetings, as applicable, in-service training and internal and external continuing medical education functions at the request of Chief Medical Officer
• Timely completes all required annual training – e.g., in the Knowledge Center. Communicates barriers meeting deadlines to the Executive Secretary for Medical Services.

Documentation in patient’s medical
• Enters timely and thorough progress notes, including AMM, as applicable, patients seen and evaluated, transfer notes, seclusion /restraint, level changes, medication changes, treatment modifications, etc.
• Gives opinions and recommendations where appropriate on patient’s legal status, capacity to give informed consent regarding medication administration, release of information, and competency to manage his/her affairs independently, advanced directives.
• Accurately enters progress notes and CPT Codes when participating in an event or a procedure that can result in reimbursement
• All other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer

Minimum Qualifications

KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work (attach Competency Model, if applicable):
 Knowledge and/or experience of medicine and psychiatry
 Knowledge and/or experience in psychopharmacology and medical management/triage
 Some knowledge and/or experience in alcohol and substance use disorder management/triage

Additional Considerations

Safety All employees are responsible for ensuring patient safety in accordance with the National Patient Safety Goals. Safety risks include any activity or behavior that could be perceived as potentially harmful, such as, but not limited to suicide, aggression, homicide, falls and elopement. If a patient is in imminent danger, staff must remain with the patient until assistance can be provided. If there is a concern about a patient’s condition worsening, the charge nurse on the patient’s unit is the primary contact person to ask for immediate additional assistance.
• Reports unsafe work situations to the appropriate department/discipline.
• Follows guidelines of department/hospital policies that involve safety issues.
Attendance/Punctuality Compliance with established policy CHPP 12-03.10, Employee Reliability Standards.
Covers MOD shift for which responsible
Covers an equitable portion of holiday shifts
Interpersonal Skills Understands that the hospital has “zero tolerance” for disruptive and inappropriate behaviors and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” as defined by the hospital and outlined in the State’s “Standards of Conduct” policy, 1.60
• Contributes to a productive work environment through positive interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
• Uses appropriate lines of communication and resources within the system to facilitate change and resolve problems.
• Uses appropriate conflict management techniques and resources to resolve problems with co-workers in a timely manner.
• Interactions with co-workers, patients and families reflect an attitude of respect and courtesy.
• Uses appropriate interactions and effective communication skills to facilitate positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates customer service and supports a culture of service with co-workers, colleagues, community stakeholders, patients and families.

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.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 540-375-4200 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY)

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: 540-375-4211

Email: beth.rhodes@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.