Physician (Psychiatrist) SARRTP/PTSD

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)

Relocation Assistance

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days/year

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment within a multidisciplinary team. The role is primarily assigned to the Substance Abuse/PTSD Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program, with care extended to Veterans across the Medical Center.

The position emphasizes evidence-based care, documentation in CPRS, and collaboration with community Mental Health programs, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• MD or equivalent in allopathic/osteopathic medicine.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Completed residency in an ACGME/AOA accredited program leading to board eligibility.
• 1 year post medical school + 2 years post-training independent practice acceptable.
• Non-US residency with 3 years of US practice exposure may be eligible.
• PRPs may be appointed on an intermittent basis under supervision.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.
• VA infection control and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, and medication management.
• Conduct comprehensive examinations and medical workups including admissions and discharges.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and coordinate with other specialties.
• Document patient care in CPRS promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate with the Medical Center team and community Mental Health programs.
• Provide supervision to residents and medical students if assigned.
• Support discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.

Skills

US Citizenship

MD degree

Medical license

Residency training

Board eligibility

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Tools

CPRS

Job description

Summary

The psychiatrist performs general psychiatric assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. The psychiatrist will work closely with their colleagues to provide comprehensive - state-of-the-­art mental health care. This position is primarily assigned to the Substance Abuse/PTSD Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program - but the incumbent will provide psychiatric care to Veterans across the Medical Center.

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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

• NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position
• For more information - refer to Required Documents below
• This vacancy will remain open until filled
• Duties include - but are not limited to: The psychiatrist will perform evaluations - diagnosis(es) - treatments - medication management and preventions of mental health disorders
• Perform comprehensive examinations and assessments - determining diagnosis(es) - and completing medical work-ups - including admissions and discharges
• Develop and implement treatment plans - referring to other specialties or appropriate community resources
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and collaborates with providers across the Medical Center
• Provide appropriate clinical documentation of patient care in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in a timely manner
• Training regarding the use of CPRS will be provided by the VAMC
• All documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures
• Ensure accreditation requirements are met for all applicable survey and inspection processes to include - but are not limited to compliance with JCHACO - CARF - and OIG
• Follow all VA guidelines regarding infection control and safety
• Adhere to all quality performance measures
• Provide examinations/reviews as assigned to support Mental Health services
• Collaborate with contracted community Mental Health programs to assist/coordinate discharge planning - medication and follow-up appointments and continue of care
• May participate in supervision of residents and medical students assigned to mental health programs
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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
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• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm - with rotating on-call and weekend rounding requirements.