Physician-Psychiatrist

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200-000) & 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 ineligible to apply. Qualifications United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged Rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action Proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Experience: Coordinating care with an interdisciplinary treatment team Providing psychiatric care in an outpatient and inpatient setting Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position Pre-placement medical examination is required Functional Requirements Light lifting - under 15 pounds Light carrying - under 15 pounds Walking - up to 1 hour Standing - up to 1 hour Hearing (aid may be permitted) Environmental Factors Working closely with others Working alone Duties The incumbent will serve as a Psychiatrist for the Mental Health Care Line and is responsible for the provision of psychiatric evaluations - care and mental health treatment and services for Veterans enrolled in its various components - such as the Inpatient - Outpatient - Subspeciality - Residential - and Intensive Outpatient programs VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive 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) 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 Performs clinical work that evaluates the human mental state and behavior and describes the clinical phenomena and behavior - develops formulations to explain clinical presentation and history and determine a differential diagnosis - and develops treatment plans to predict or modify the clinical condition as indicated Performs psychiatric evaluations - risk assessments - and treatment of patients with mental illnesses and/or problems of personality - behavior - or emotional adjustment Based on data gathered through primary or adjunctive assessments or tests - plans or recommends appropriate clinical treatment based on precedent and standards of the profession Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that incorporate pharmacologic - other somatic - and psychotherapeutic modalities for a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses and behavioral presentations Develops comprehensive treatment plans specific to the patient The patients assigned often have multiple complicating factors (i.e. - physical disabilities - lack of support or resources) or other external or environmental considerations that complicate treatment Provides or recommends medication treatments - somatic interventions - psychotherapy (e.g. - individual - group and/or family) - and wellness or psychosocial options (e.g. - Whole Health Programming) and uses recognized therapeutic techniques to address complex psychiatric conditions Promotes - supervises - and/or performs psychotherapy with patients Uses therapeutic techniques Demonstrates skill in formulating differential diagnoses and in modifying treatment based on clinical response or evolving presentation Provides consultation and specialty psychiatric expertise to other medical center programs and staff - including with homeless program teams - on a wide variety of clinical issues Presents and discusses treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams and collaboratively adjusts care as needed - particularly in the context of complex medical or social comorbidities (e.g. - physical disabilities - lack of resources - legal barriers) Promotes a supportive and therapeutic clinical environment and psychotherapeutic culture within the team and among colleagues Supervises and oversees the clinical care provided by trainees - including psychiatry residents and medical students - offering instruction on diagnostic formulation and treatment progression Provides oversight into the clinical activities of non-licensed personnel and clinical consultation to other clinical staff Ensures team adherence to clinical protocols and standards of care Identifies characteristics of progress and adjustments to treatment that are typical in certain circumstances Uses clinical assessment tools across episodes of care to monitor clinical status and treatment response (i.e. - provides measurement-based care as a component of treatment) Ensures timely and accurate completion of all clinical documentation and administrative records in accordance with VA and medical center policies Practices and promotes safety and infection control measures and contributes to a culture of continuous quality improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr