Physician (Psychiatry)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Physician (Psychiatry) at GS-0602-14 to deliver clinical psychiatry services within a military healthcare setting. Salary combines a GS base pay with a non-locality Market Pay supplement; market pay is reviewed every 24 months by an Activity Compensation Panel and is tied to specialty, board certifications, regional data, and experience.

The selection uses a tiered system; Tier 2 starts at $145,000 and can reach $320,000, with full-time or

Qualifications

• MD/DO from US/Canada or equivalent.
• Active license to practice medicine in a US jurisdiction.
• Residency in Psychiatry completed.
• Board certification in Psychiatry preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric clinical services to patients in a military healthcare setting.
• Participate in patient assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Board certification Psychiatry

Medical licensure

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Total annual salary will consist of a GS Base Pay rate combined with a non-locality 'Market Pay' supplement. Market pay is determined by an Activity Compensation Panel of peer physicians who will evaluate the selectee's clinical specialty, board certifications, regional market data, and depth of professional experience. Market Pay is then reviewed every 24 months to ensure compensation remains competitive and aligned with the local healthcare market.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Physician (Psychiatry) GP-0602-14:

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Psychiatry) equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified. Board certification in Psychiatry preferred, not required.

If you are selected for a Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade and location. This announcement may be used to fill positions at any of the tiers listed below:

Tier 2: List minimum - $145,000-320,000

This position is available on either a full-time or part-time basis, depending on candidate preference and organizational needs.Applications for both full-time and part-time arrangements will be considered for this role.