Psychiatrist

Location: Memphis, TN (38120) Rate: $175/hour Start: ASAP Setting: Federal / VA Medical Center Experience: 3+ years preferred Overview We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist for an onsite federal contract providing comprehensive psychiatric services to Veterans at a major VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. This is a full-scope psychiatry role with inpatient, outpatient, and specialty clinic responsibilities, working alongside VA-employed mental health staff. This position is best suited for psychiatrists comfortable with inpatient work and participating in an on-call rotation. Responsibilities Clinical Care (Approx. 95%) Inpatient psychiatry coverage (admissions, treatment planning, discharge) Outpatient evaluations and follow-ups Management of patients with severe mental illness Participation in specialty clinics (e.g., PTSD, residential programs as assigned) Average clinic load: 6–6.5 bookable hours/day Accurate and timely VA medical record documentation Administrative / Professional (Approx. 5%) Attendance at required staff meetings Participation in peer review activities as requested Collaboration with interdisciplinary VA teams Schedule & Call Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (Central) Inpatient Day Coverage: Monday–Friday On‑Call Requirement: Estimated call is 1:6 to 1:8 Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Phone response within 15 minutes On‑site availability within 60 minutes Supports inpatient psychiatry and VA providers Call rotation details provided during discussion Requirements MD or DO Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN) Active, full, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state) BLS and ACLS (or equivalent) Ability to work onsite and meet federal credentialing standards Fluent in English (verbal and written) Why Consider This Role Stable, awarded federal contract Competitive hourly rate for the Memphis market No RVU pressure Mission‑driven work serving Veterans Established clinical infrastructure and multidisciplinary team