Physician (Regular Ft) General Psychiatrist

About the Role

VA psychiatrist. No weekends. Federal benefits. Loan repayment up to $200K. Malpractice covered. Stable government job.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No weekend work Physician-led organization

Key Responsibilities

• Functions as a provider in the psychiatry specialty
• The incumbent will ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided and collaborates with referring providers
• Work as a collaborate team with assigned nurse case manger when appropriate
• As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team: Attend treatment team rounds and actively participate in regards to psychiatric issues and discharge needs
• Meets continuing education requirements to maintain licensure and VA requirements
• For additional information and eligibility requirements - contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va. gov.

Requirements

• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i. e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• reaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands required

Benefits & Compensation

• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Compensation & pension exams as assigned by the Chief of Behavioral Medicine
• Professional Development Provides clinical consultation and supervision to students and residents
• Provides education and consultation to interdisciplinary health care providers on psychiatric issues for patients

Work Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package