PHYSICIAN-PSYCHIATRIST

Summary
The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

The Lebanon VA Medical Center is recruiting for Psychiatrists to work within the Behavioral Health Service Line.

Note: This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Summary
The 2-page Resume

Requirements

does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

The Lebanon VA Medical Center is recruiting for Psychiatrists to work within the Behavioral Health Service Line.

Note: This is an open continuous announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
10/16/2025 to 09/30/2026

Benefits & Compensation

$265,000 to - $300,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal

Benefits & Compensation

-setting process to determine the final compensable

Benefits & Compensation

(Base

Benefits & Compensation

+ Market

Benefits & Compensation

)

Benefits & Compensation

scale & grade
VM 15

Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Lebanon, PA

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)
0602 Medical Officer

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBSZ-12812171-26-EM
Control number
848227500

This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U. S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

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VA offers a comprehensive

Benefits & Compensation

package. VHA Physician

Benefits & Compensation.

If you are searching for a unique opportunity that includes an excellent federal benefits package with one of the largest healthcare networks, then the Lebanon VA Medical Center is for you.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Benefits & Compensation: Competitive

Benefits & Compensation, annual performance bonus, regular

Benefits & Compensation

increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The primary duties of the Psychiatrist include

Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and treatment planning for Veterans and others eligible for care through the VA
Psychiatry resident education/teaching activities; as well as education of residents of other disciplines, and students of allied health fields
Participation in Physician Peer Reviews
Participation in facility committees as assigned
Participation in Performance Improvement Programs
Participation in the on call

Work Schedule

Major duties and

Key Responsibilities

include

Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population, includ