Physician (Psychiatrist)

Job Summary OIG is organized into six operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, and Office of Management and Administration. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country. Responsibilities Duty locations are limited to the following for this position: Austin, TX; Bay Pines, FL; Dallas, TX; Durham, NC; Hines, IL; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; Spokane, WA; Trenton, NJ; and Washington DC. Remote work may be considered if a qualified candidate is not within the local commuting area of any duty station listed above. Current VA OIG employees will remain in current duty location. Other locations TBD based on space availability at the time of close. This position falls under Title 5. Title 38 or any agency‑specific special salary rates do not apply. As a Physician (Psychiatrist), you will: Analyze and report on nationwide healthcare program issues, especially those pertaining to mental health issues such as post‑traumatic stress disorder. Participate in all aspects of OHI activities, including planning, conducting on‑site reviews, writing reports, and monitoring follow‑up actions. Research complex mental health issues and develop project proposals that reflect strategic national health care priorities of VA. Prepare and present testimony at congressional hearings, in judicial and administrative proceedings regarding OIG programs and operations, and healthcare inspection reports. Qualifications The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full‑time work; part‑time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Education Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant's graduation. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country). The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre‑accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Benefits Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre‑existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer‑matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: Employment Conditions A one year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I‑9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Obtain and use a Government‑issued purchase card for business‑related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. #J-18808-Ljbffr