Psychiatry, Psychiatrist

Job Description

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist Physician .  Ideal candidate is Board Eligible/Certified in Psychiatry

We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring Americas Veterans. 

Candidates must possess an MD/DO from an accredited institution, have completed residency training leading to board eligibility/certification, and possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State. 

Highlights of this opportunity

• Daily schedule, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Assessment/evaluation and medication management of veterans who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions, including, but not limited to Post traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other related conditions.
• Educate staff hospital wide about psychiatric needs of patients; how to handle; what to expect; etc..
• Work with families of patients receiving psychiatric care

VA offers an  exceptional benefits package for physicians, including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for federal employers allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons. Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere. The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J. B. Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts. In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America. Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine. Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger. The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges.