Physician (Inpatient Psychiatry)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

50–55 days paid time off annually

Federal pension and 401(k) contributions

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility

Recruitment incentive and sign-on bonus

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist for the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System. The candidate will diagnose and manage psychiatric disorders, conduct evaluations, and work in a multidisciplinary team environment. Ideal applicants should hold a Doctor of Medicine degree, possess a current medical license, and demonstrate excellent communication and adaptability.

Benefits include competitive salary with performance bonuses, extensive paid time off, federal pension plans, and eligibility for various reimbursement programs.

Qualifications

• Must be U.S. citizen; non-citizens appointed under specific conditions.
• Current unrestricted medical license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Residency training in a core specialty approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage psychiatric disorders.
• Conduct inpatient psychiatric evaluations and consultations.
• Provide treatment for DSM-5 diagnoses.
• Utilize face-to-face and telemental health interventions.
• Identify and design plans for Veterans' mental health needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Adaptability

Psychiatric treatment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Summary

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 and the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator, a team player, and adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referenced and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

• United States citizenship (non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy).
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board certification. Alternate pathways include one year of post‑medical‑school training followed by two years of independent practice, or non‑U.S. residency training followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice.
• Exception: Residents currently enrolled in an ACGME/AOA accredited residency training program and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent basis.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Reference: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical requirements: must pass a pre‑employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019; able to lift up to 44 lbs, carry up to 15 lbs, reach above shoulder, use fingers, hands, legs, cranes and motor vehicles, walk and stand up to 8 hours, bend and climb, and hear whisper.
• The incumbent must be physically, emotionally, and mentally stable to efficiently perform essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage psychiatric disorders within a multidisciplinary team framework.
• Conduct inpatient psychiatric evaluations, consultations, and group therapy/treatment in an inpatient setting.
• Provide treatment across the full spectrum of DSM‑5 diagnoses.
• Utilize face‑to‑face interventions as well as telemental health (TMH).
• Provide cross‑coverage to other clinical sites within the West Palm Beach VA Health Care System via telemental health as needed.
• Identify Veterans’ mental and medical health needs and design diagnostic and therapeutic plans to meet those needs.
• Serve as the medical subject matter expert within the assigned team.
• Coordinate activities of other health service personnel, resolve problems affecting Veteran care, and provide appropriate education for the Veteran and/or family members regarding the Veteran’s care, condition, and management.
• Ensure care is provided in accordance with VA/DoD clinical practice guidelines and quality metrics measured by the Peer Review Program.
• Provide on‑call and on‑duty coverage during weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME).
• Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance (many programs can be carried into retirement).
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full‑time with board certification).
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility with up to $200,000 award; must submit application within four months of appointment.
• Recruitment incentive: authorized sign‑on bonus.