Full-Time Hospital Nocturnist Position

Details
Client Name
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Type
Permanent

Offering
Physician

Profession
Psychiatry

Specialty
Emergency Medicine

Job ID
15469536

Job Title
Nocturnist

Shift Details
Shift
Full Time Nights

Scheduled Hours
36

Job Order Details
Start Date
07/27/2026

Job Description
Emergency Psychiatry Physician - Nocturnist

Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke Virginia
3 12-hour shifts, plus 4 hours of administrative/research time
Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are seeking a full time Emergency Psychiatry Physician Nocturnist in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. The Emergency Psychiatry Physician Nocturnist will be responsible for assessing patients of all ages who present to the ED with psychiatric illnesses. The physician will work closely with a multidisciplinary team including Advance Care Providers, learners such as residents and students and other clinicians to assess and care for patients in the ED. The physician may also provide consult liaison support to the general hospital in the event of a psychiatric emergency. The physician serves a vital role in providing psychiatric care in our fast-paced ED environment.
The position includes an academic appointment at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Job Requirements

• Degree from an accredited medical school
• ABPN board certification or eligibility
• Successful completion of accredited residency in Psychiatry
• One year post-residency clinical experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred
• Ability to obtain licensure in Virginia
• Skilled in interpersonal communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with patients and families
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

City
Roanoke

State
VA

Zip Code
24014