Physician (Inpatient Psychiatry)

Veterans Health Administration

West Palm Beach (FL)

Remote

USD 250,000 - 315,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Time Off

Federal health insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System's Mental Health Service seeks an experienced Psychiatrist to join a growing VA academic hospital program. The role emphasizes high-quality care, collaboration, and adaptability within a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders, provide inpatient evaluations and telemental health services, and participate in educational activities.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited schools or equivalent.
Eligibility for full and unrestricted medical licensure in a US state or territory.
Board certification in Psychiatry preferred; ECFMG for foreign graduates considered.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders within a multidisciplinary team.
Conduct inpatient psychiatric evaluations and consultations; provide telemental health.
Coordinate care, educate Veterans and families, and participate in program/educational activities.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team player

Adaptive

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System's Mental Health Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Psychiatrist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): An incentive is authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 The West Palm Beach Mental Health Service reserves the right to adjust placement as the need arises in a shifting environment as it is dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

The recruitment is for the Mental Health Service, and the assignment to the specific mental health service program may vary and/or change in the future at the discretion of the mental health service leadership and based on either the service and /or facility needs. The role of the Psychiatric Provider is integral to our mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

This position involves diagnosing, treating, and managing psychiatric disorders within a multidisciplinary team framework.Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts inpatient psychiatric evaluations, consultations, group therapy/treatment in an inpatient setting. Provide treatment across the full spectrum of DSM 5 diagnoses. Modalities of care include face-to-face interventions as well as telemental health (TMH).

Provide cross coverage to other clinical sites throughout the West Palm Beach VA Health Care System via telemental health as needed. Responsible for providing psychiatric care for mental health services, identifying Veterans' mental and medical health needs and designing diagnostic and therapeutic plans to meet these needs. Serves as the medical subject matter expert within their assigned team.

Coordinate activities of other health service personnel, resolving problems affecting Veteran care, and providing appropriate education for the Veteran and/or family members regarding the Veteran's care, condition, and its management. Care is provided in accordance with VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines as measured by the Peer Review Program and various quality metrics.

Provide on-call and on-duty as assigned during WHEN (Weekend, Holiday, Evening, Nights) hours Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $250000 – $315000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.