Physician (Psychiatrist)

Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service. If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans. The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are I ntegrity, C ommitment, A dvocacy, R espect and E xcellence (" I CARE "). OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information This is a full-time psychiatry position (board eligible or board certified) located at the Biloxi, MS site of the VA Gulf Coast. Best candidates have veteran-patient specific experience and with potential to qualify to affiliate as faculty with academic center for on‑site resident and medical student education & training. Duties are within the Psychiatry Consultation/Liaison Service (to the medical inpatient units, the emergency department, and the urgent care center); and the Psychiatry Inpatient Service. Physician develops consultation/liaison relationships with clinicians throughout the hospital. Responds to routine, acute, or emergency consultation requests from the admission area, inpatient medical/surgical units, ICU, extended care, on-site nursing home, and emergency department. Serves as clinical lead for the consultation/liaison Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Inpatient psychiatrist physician provides direct care for inpatients manifesting a wide variety of serious psychiatric and psychosocial problems. Physician has expertise in treating individuals with acute mood and/or psychotic disorders, PTSD, TBI, and other severe mental illness, often with comorbid substance use disorders. Works with interdisciplinary team members including other psychiatrists, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, addiction therapists, physician assistants, and clerks. Provides initial assessment of patients admitted to the psychiatric unit, including diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, risk management, and discharge. Documents clinical activity appropriately in the medical record. Shares responsibility for patient management with interdisciplinary team. Works closely with colleagues to provide comprehensive inpatient mental health care. This physician provides call coverage on average one week in six and carries a pager during that week, but call and evening/weekend hours may be needed at times for professional patient care. Call usually consists of telephone consultation but may require return to the hospital for evaluation of patients. As time permits, may participate in research and education projects. Depending on fluctuating staffing patterns and workloads, may be assigned to other programs within psychiatry. Must be self‑motivated to provide and lead proactive, recovery‑oriented care for veterans, and desire to work in a team environment. Required Skills: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following: Basic Requirements: CITIZENSHIP: Must be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens). EDUCATION: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: (a) Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. (b) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. (c) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted license. (d) For residents, graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required except as provided in M‑8, part III, chapter 1. License and Registration: (a) Physicians (Except Residents). Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the state of license if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. The facility Director may waive this license requirement if the physicians is to serve in a country other than the United States and the dentist has licensure in that country. (b) Impaired Licensure. A physician who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 14, section B, chapter 3 of this part. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency: Physicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient‑care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), 7407(d). The above is an excerpt from P VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2. For the full text, see the Handbook on file in the Human Resources Management Service. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency. Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You'll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr