Physician -Psychiatrist

Veterans Health Administration; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System invites a board-certified psychiatrist to join our inpatient psychiatry team in Omaha. You will contribute to a comprehensive mental health program serving Veterans in a high‑quality, collaborative environment.

The role features a Monday–Friday schedule, opportunities for leadership in an interdisciplinary team, and involvement in educational activities with residents and students.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent in allopathic/osteopathic medicine.
• MD/DO degree must come from LCME- or COCA-accredited schools.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state or territory.
• Board certification in psychiatry required or expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatry services as part of the acute psychiatry team.
• Participate in shared coverage of the inpatient unit and consult‑liaison service.
• Perform mental health evaluations and manage treatment plans, including appropriate prescribing.
• Supervise trainees and coordinate referrals, with on‑call duties as assigned.

Education

MD/DO

DO

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Join the outstanding team at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS)!

We are seeking a dynamic, board-certified Psychiatrist for a full-time Inpatient, position. This is an incredible opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of our veterans while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a supportive and rewarding environment. Major duties and responsibilities include: Serves as a member of the acute psychiatry services team at the Omaha Veteran Affairs Hospital, an academic clinical care site.

The acute psychiatry services team participates in shared coverage of the inpatient psychiatry unit (12 beds) and the consult-liaison psychiatry service.

Performs mental health assessments/psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population including, but not limited to, individuals with anxiety, trauma, mood, substance use/addiction, psychosis, grief/loss, adjustment, and attention/cognitive symptoms as well as those with suicidality and personality disorders, all in the context of psychosocial and medical comorbidities Provides a full range of psychiatric services including, but not limited to, diagnostic assessment, capacity determinations, medication evaluation and management, (including prescribing and management of buprenorphine/naloxone) placing referrals/consults as appropriate, suicide risk assessments, clinical reminders, treatment plans, crisis intervention, and overall care of individuals with psychiatric disorders Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team which may include being the informal leader of the team with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals Participates effectively in team meetings/treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to enhance the care of Veterans Orders diagnostic tests and studies; discriminates between normal and abnormal findings; and makes appropriate management decisions Supervises and teaches trainees of educational affiliate programs, including medical students and residents.

Ensures practice of psychiatry is consistent with TJC, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national and local statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education requirements Performs on-call duties, quarterly on average Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM

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 – $300000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.