Adult Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist (Board Certified/Board Eligible)
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System - Loma Linda, CA
Duration: 12 months (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) + 6-month option
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hrs/week)
Clearance: NACI background check
REQUIREMENTS
Table Citizenship U.S. Citizen Degree MD or DO (VA-approved school) Residency ACGME/AOA-accredited psychiatry program completed License Current, full, unrestricted (any U.S. state) Board Status Board Certified OR Board Eligible Vehicle Valid CA driver's license, insurance, personal vehicle
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention
• Inpatient/outpatient/ED care + telehealth (VA Video Connect)
• Suicide risk assessments, hospitalization determinations
• Team leadership, treatment planning, multidisciplinary collaboration
• Supervise/teach psychiatric residents
• Home visits in greater Los Angeles area

MUST HAVE

• Proficiency in English
• Malpractice insurance
• Professional liability coverage

PREFERRED

• VA/military healthcare experience
• PTSD, substance abuse, geriatric psychiatry expertise
• Telehealth experience

COMPLIANCE

• VALLHS credentialing/privileging required before start
• Random drug testing
• Mandatory VA training (Privacy, Cyber Security, HIPAA, Fire Safety, Infection Control)
• Government-furnished IT equipment only

COMPENSATION

• Hourly rate - actual hours worked (up to 4,500 hrs/year)
• Paid monthly in arrears
• 10 federal holidays - no work
• Overtime/holiday pay = contractor responsibility (not billable)

HOW TO APPLY
Submit through certified SDVOSB firm only (SBA database:
Include: CV, medical license, board cert/eligibility proof, residency completion, driver's license/insurance, malpractice coverage
KEY DATES
Table Offer Due May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT Start Date July 1, 2026