Staff Psychiatrist

Job Description Are you a dedicated psychiatrist looking to make a profound impact in the field of mental health? The Department of Veterans Affairs invites you to join our mission-driven team, where you can provide exceptional care to our nation's heroes while enjoying a fulfilling and balanced professional life. About the Role In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will: Provide Expert Care : Deliver psychiatric consultation and treatment for patients with medical conditions. This includes comprehensive evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric illnesses across various care settings. Diagnostic Excellence : Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging examinations, and procedures to support accurate and effective treatment plans. Outpatient Management : Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage assigned outpatients, leveraging your expertise to improve patient outcomes. What We Offer At the VA, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes: Competitive Compensation : Enjoy a competitive salary with potential for annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases. Generous Paid Time Off : Benefit from 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for continuing medical education (CME). Retirement Benefits : Secure your future with a traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Comprehensive Insurance : Access federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options, many of which can be carried into retirement. Licensure Flexibility : Practice with 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory. CME Reimbursement : Potential $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification). Malpractice Coverage : Benefit from free liability protection with tail coverage provided, ensuring peace of mind. Flexible Contract : No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting. Recruitment Incentive : Eligible highly qualified candidates may receive a sign-on bonus. Work Schedule Enjoy a consistent and balanced work-life with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Step into a role where your expertise meets immense gratitude, and your career ambitions are supported. Join the VA and make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans. Contact Information View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr AOIA