Join Our Team at VA Southern Oregon Healthcare System - Seeking Full-Time Psychiatrists

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is seeking full-time, board-eligible psychiatrists to become part of our Mental Health Service Line team at the Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics (SORCC) located in White City, Oregon. SORCC delivers primary care, mental health services, and psychosocial rehabilitation to approximately 18,000 outpatients and 525 residential Veterans. As a psychiatrist at SORCC, you will provide patient-focused care as part of an integrated care team, utilizing an Electronic Health Record system that connects all national VHA facilities. Candidates with experience in collaborating across various disciplines to deliver psychopharmacological and behavioral health services are highly desirable. Additionally, psychiatrists will be responsible for offering telehealth services to other VHA clinics. While board certification is preferred, those with equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply. All psychiatrists at SORCC must secure a buprenorphine prescribing waiver within three months of their start date.

Available Specialty Psychiatrist Positions:

Lead Psychiatrist: In this role, you will collaborate closely with the prescribing team within the Behavioral Health Service, overseeing psychiatric prescribing practices. You will also be involved in the Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) and our Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP), providing care to Veterans.

About SORCC:

SORCC serves outpatient Veterans across southern Oregon and northern California, while residential Veterans primarily come from the western United States, with 16% from other regions of the country. Our residential psychosocial rehabilitation program is dedicated to assisting Veterans facing chronic mental health issues, substance abuse, and homelessness.

Living in the Rogue Valley:

The Rogue Valley is known for its mild and sunny climate, with Medford being the largest city in the vicinity. This area is ideal for a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year, including hiking, white-water rafting, road and mountain biking, camping, and fishing. Mt. Ashland offers opportunities for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. Additionally, the region features a vibrant cultural scene, highlighted by events like the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Britt Festival.

Benefits of Joining SORCC as a Psychiatrist:

• Practice Evidence-Based Medicine: Enjoy practicing without the burdens of high malpractice premiums and related overhead costs!
• Work-Life Balance: A typical work week consists of 40 hours, Monday through Friday, along with a rotating call schedule.
• BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess an unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
• Integrated Electronic Medical Records: Utilize a cutting-edge national Integrated Electronic Medical Records (EMR) network.
• Competitive Salary: Your compensation will be determined by a Physician Compensation Panel based on your qualifications, education, and experience.
• Generous Leave Policies: Physicians earn 26 days of paid annual leave in the first year, with the potential to accumulate up to 86 days, in addition to 13 days of sick leave annually and 11 federal holidays.
• Attractive Benefits Package: Comprehensive malpractice coverage, life insurance, portable health insurance (after 5 years), a thrift savings plan (401K) with employer matching, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System with a defined benefit plan that vests after 5 years.
• Educational and Relocation Support: Opportunities for continuing medical education (CME) and potential relocation/recruitment incentives.

If you are interested in exploring a practice opportunity within the VHA, we encourage you to submit your CV and any inquiries you may have. We are here to assist you.

For further details, please explore our Physician benefits.