Physician-Psychiatrist

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical society is seeking a qualified physician for an outpatient psychiatric care position. This opportunity is based at the VA Kauai Community Based Outpatient Clinic, which focuses on providing comprehensive mental health services to veterans. The role offers robust benefits, ample professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Incentives

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Federal insurance

Licensure reimbursement

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Qualifications

• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
• Completion of residency approved by VA, ACGME, AOA, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric care.
• Engage in clinical and administrative activities.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent

Job description

Summary

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), and 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 are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or licensing requirements may be tentatively referred and selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met the requirements at their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree from an approved school.
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Residency Training: Completion of residency approved by the VA, ACGME, AOA, or equivalent, leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA programs are eligible for appointment as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs), who must be fully licensed and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical Standards: Applicants must meet physical requirements, including passing a physical exam, and meet drug testing policies.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement until June 5, 2025, with initial referral cut-off on August 5, 2025, and subsequent cut-offs every five days.
• Eligible applications received after the initial cut-off will be considered as vacancies become available.
• Benefits include a comprehensive total rewards package, incentives, paid time off, retirement plans, federal insurance, licensure reimbursement, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage.
• The position is at the VA Kauai Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) within the Mental Health Service Line, providing outpatient psychiatric care, education, and participation in clinical and administrative activities.