Physician -Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases; 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME); Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA; Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement); 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory; Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME; Free liability protection with tail coverage provided; No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

This is not a virtual position. Join the outstanding team at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS)! We are seeking a dynamic, board-certified Psychiatrist for a full-time Inpatient position. This is an incredible opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of our veterans while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Serves as a member of the acute psychiatry services team at the Omaha Veteran Affairs Hospital, an academic clinical care site. The acute psychiatry services team participates in shared coverage of the inpatient psychiatry unit (12 beds) and the consult-liaison psychiatry service.
• Performs mental health assessments/psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population including, but not limited to, individuals with anxiety, trauma, mood, substance use/addiction, psychosis, grief/loss, adjustment, and attention/cognitive symptoms as well as those with suicidality and personality disorders, all in the context of psychosocial and medical comorbidities.
• Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services and therapeutic interventions including, but not limited to, diagnostic assessment, capacity determinations, medication evaluation and management, (including prescribing and management of buprenorphine/naloxone) placing referrals/consults as appropriate, suicide risk assessments, clinical reminders, treatment plans, crisis intervention, and overall care of individuals with psychiatric disorders.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team which may include being the informal leader of the team with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals.
• Participates effectively in team meetings/treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to enhance the care of Veterans.
• Orders diagnostic tests and studies; discriminates between normal and abnormal findings; and makes appropriate management decisions.
• Supervises and teaches trainees of educational affiliate programs, including medical students and residents.
• Ensures practice of psychiatry is consistent with TJC, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national and local statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education requirements.
• Performs on-call duties, quarterly on average.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM