Physician - Psychiatrist

Diversity Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment

Paid time off

Retirement plan/pension

Insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee seeks a physician to provide outpatient mental health care, including evaluation and treatment of psychiatric disorders, within a robust team. The role includes collaboration with psychologists, nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, and pharmacists.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, education loan repayment options (EDRP), and a supportive environment with flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Residency training approved by ACGME/AOA or equivalent.
• Board eligible/board certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and treat in outpatient settings for mental health disorders.
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams of clinicians and allied health professionals.
• Screen, diagnose, and manage psychiatric illnesses and substance use disorders.
• Provide evidence-based counseling for individuals, groups, and families.
• Coordinate care with addiction and psychiatric services as needed.
• Offer short- and long-term psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy where appropriate.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

State medical license

Residency training

Board certification preferred

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) & 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

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 resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board eligible/board certified
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients
• There may also be extended periods of sitting.

Duties

• The ability to admit - evaluate - diagnose - and provide treatment in outpatient settings to individuals who suffer from mental - behavioral - or emotional disorders
• This can also include but is not limited to the ability to: 1
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams of allied health professionals (e.g. - psychologists - psychiatric nurse practitioners - physician's assistants - and pharmacists) in the treatment of patients
• 2
• Screen - diagnose and manage patients with psychiatric illnesses
• 3
• Provide evidence based counseling for individuals - groups - and families
• 4
• Screen - diagnose - and manage patients for mild/moderate addiction - intoxication - and withdrawal
• 5
• Provide brief intervention - addiction counseling - and medication management for patients with substance-related disorders
• 6
• Manage psychiatric complications of medical illnesses
• 7
• Assess patients with dual diagnosis issues and be able to work in a coordinated and collaborative care manner if the patient needs to be referred for additional addiction specialty care
• 8
• Provide short- and long-term psychotherapy - psychodynamic psychotherapy - and the concurrent use of medications and psychotherapy
• 9
• Clinical consultation from appropriate staff - if a diagnosis cannot be established after reasonable investigation - or it is uncertain of best course of action - or response to treatment is lacking in success or unacceptable
• We provide comprehensive outpatient mental health care to veterans - addressing a wide range of conditions including (but not limited to) PTSD - mood and anxiety disorders - and substance use
• Our program features a walk-in urgent care clinic and access to diverse treatment programs - including on-site residential and inpatient units
• As part of our team - you'll collaborate with skilled professionals and participate in clinical training for medical students - residents - and fellows
• Faculty appointment with the Medical College of Wisconsin is available for qualified candidates
• The position offers: Flexible scheduling Robust benefits (loan repayment - paid time off - retirement plan/pension - insurance) Supportive work environment Call coverage: Currently averages 2-4 weeks per year - with inpatient rounding during call weekends/holidays After-hours ER mental health coverage by NP - PhD - and LCSW clinicians We value strong clinical and interpersonal skills - a commitment to veteran care - and a collaborative spirit
• Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who served
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - 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