Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Physician Opportunity

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive federal physician pay

Relocation incentives

Federal pension plan

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Up to 50 days paid time off annually

Paid CME leave and allowance

Job summary

The Omaha VA Medical Center seeks an experienced Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Physician to join a multidisciplinary team caring for America's Veterans. This full-time, onsite role emphasizes clinical excellence, teaching, mentorship, and leadership development within an academic psychiatry setting.

The position offers opportunities to work with residents, collaborate with NE medical centers, and pursue medical director or program leadership paths while enjoying the benefits provided by the VA.

Qualifications

• Five years or more of post-residency psychiatry experience preferred.
• Experience in teaching, mentorship, and academic settings is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time, onsite inpatient psychiatry care for veterans.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary clinical teams to manage inpatient and ED psychiatric needs.
• Teach and mentor psychiatry residents and medical students.
• Pursue leadership roles such as Medical Director or program leadership positions.

Job description

Inpatient Acute Psychiatry Physician Opportunity

Shape the Future of Academic Psychiatry | Inpatient Acute Psychiatry | Leadership Opportunities Available. Are you interested? Omaha VA Medical Center | Omaha, Nebraska Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to take the next step in your career, develop future physicians, and become a recognized leader in academic psychiatry? The Omaha VA Medical Center is seeking a talented Inpatient Acute Care Psychiatrist to join an outstanding multidisciplinary team dedicated to serving America's Veterans. This is an exceptional opportunity for a psychiatrist who is at least five years beyond residency training and is looking to make a lasting impact through clinical excellence, teaching, mentorship, and leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Meaningful Clinical Practice

• Full-time, onsite inpatient psychiatry position
• Provide care within our Acute Psychiatry service and support inpatient and emergency department psychiatric needs
• Manage a patient census of approximately 8-12 patients daily
• Collaborative team-based care model with strong interdisciplinary support
• Shared call schedule of approximately one week per quarter (4 weeks annually)

Academic & Teaching Environment

• Work alongside Psychiatry Residents on both services
• Teach, mentor, and help shape the next generation of psychiatrists
• Academic affiliations with:
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Creighton University
• Opportunities to participate in scholarly and educational activities

Leadership Opportunities

For psychiatrists interested in career advancement, opportunities exist to pursue:

• Medical Director roles
• Program leadership positions
• Academic and administrative growth opportunities
• Mentorship and succession planning pathways

Why Omaha?

Omaha offers an outstanding quality of life with the perfect balance of professional opportunity and Midwestern affordability.

Highlights include:

• Affordable housing and low cost of living
• Excellent public and private schools
• Vibrant downtown and historic Old Market district
• Exceptional dining scene featuring steakhouses, farm-to-table cuisine, international restaurants, and local breweries
• Professional sports, performing arts, concerts, and festivals year-round
• Beautiful parks, trails, golf courses, and outdoor recreation
• Easy access to major airports and convenient travel throughout the Midwest
• Whether you're raising a family, pursuing academic interests, or seeking a vibrant community with less stress and more opportunity, Omaha consistently ranks among America's best places to live.

The VA Advantage

When you join the Department of Veterans Affairs, you gain the freedom to focus on patient care while enjoying one of the most comprehensive benefits packages available in medicine.

Physician Benefits Include:

• Competitive federal physician compensation
• Recruitment and relocation incentives (where applicable)
• Federal pension program
• 401(k)-equivalent Thrift Savings Plan with government contributions
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Up to 50 days of paid time off annually
• Paid CME leave and allowance
• Malpractice coverage provided by the federal government
• No RVU requirements
• Work-life balance that supports professional and personal success
• One unrestricted U.S. medical license allows practice in any VA facility nationwide

Join a Team That Makes a Difference. If you are a seasoned psychiatrist looking to establish yourself in academic psychiatry, mentor future physicians, pursue leadership opportunities, and care for those who have served our nation, we would love to speak with you. Make your mark. Lead, teach, inspire, and serve America's Veterans in one of the nation's most livable cities.