Physician - Psychiatrist (Inpatient)

Inpatient Psychiatrist

The Inpatient Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care consisting of assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, development of a treatment plan, referrals and consultations when deemed necessary, and coordination of aftercare services. He/she is responsible for the coordination of multidisciplinary team in the above activities and participates in quality management activities. The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Mental Health, to perform his/her duties and responsibilities, clinically and administratively, in accordance with the guidelines developed for clinical privileges and the bylaws of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Northport, New York. Duties include:

• Assess patient's psychiatric condition especially mental illness.
• Coordinate the development of multidisciplinary treatment plan.
• Plan and implements discharge planning for patients.
• Perform clinical functions appropriate to credentials, training and experience.
• Assess need and administration of ECT, if specifically, privileged.
• In consultation with other physicians and physicians' assistants or nurse practitioners, assesses the medical condition of the patient in the context of his/her psychiatric condition.
• Address the unique characteristics and issues about the young adult (18-39), middle adult (40-64), older adult (65-80) and geriatric (80+) patients, taking into consideration cognitive deficits and emotional and behavioral reactions to stressful life events such as ill health, economic problems, and the loss of significant others.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social, economic and environmental challenges of those who suffer from chemical dependency.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive authorized for highly qualified, eligible applicants

EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards that includes:

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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)

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

US Department of Veterans Affairs