Physician - Psychiatry Service Chief

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversity Inc. seeks a Psychiatry physician to lead multidisciplinary Mental Health services in a senior clinical role. The incumbent will oversee program development, clinical performance, and compliance with medical bylaws within the VA framework.

Applicants must hold an MD/DO, be board-certified in Psychiatry, and possess an unrestricted US license. Residency training and faculty status considerations may apply, with strong English communication required.

Qualifications

• Must be a US physician with MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in Psychiatry is required.
• Active, full and unrestricted medical license in the US.
• Residency in Psychiatry must be completed and accredited.
• Eligibility for faculty appointment considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary Mental Health service.
• Oversee clinical programs and patient outcomes in MH services.
• Ensure compliance with bylaws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform performance appraisals and oversee staff development.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop policies and strategic plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO (US-eligible)

Board certified in Psychiatry

ACGME/AOA-accredited Psychiatry residency

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
• Required Experience: Board Certified in Psychiatry Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking - talking - driving - use of the telephone and computer - etc
• Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their daily activities
• Light lifting and carrying - under 15 pounds
• Hearing aid permitted as needed.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri 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 As a Chief of the Service - the incumbent maintains administrative oversight of the abovementioned programs of the Mental Health (MH) Service by developing short- and long-range goals and plans - policies and procedures to ensure goal attainment - outcomes measurement and data driven quality assurance processes
• The incumbent also oversees preparation of special reports and responses - Congressional responses - briefing papers - issue briefs - and decision papers for the medical center leadership - which may be highly sensitive - confidential - and of a complex nature
• The Chief of MH is responsible for development of policies and procedures and may develop performance standards - position descriptions and functional statements as well as monitoring the clinical performance of staff
• The incumbent conducts performance appraisals and performs other clinical and administrative responsibilities to ensure that the mission of the service and the medical center has been satisfied
• Major duties include but may not be limited to: Leads a multidisciplinary service with a Tier 1A faciality Participates in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators Practices within the scope of assigned privileges Complies with the bylaws - rules and regulations of the facility and agency Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointments and reappointment - including CME Comply with prescribed record keeping practices in accordance with the rules - regulations and bylaws Complies with prescribed information security policy and procedures Works effectively with patients - families - staff - co-workers and other health care professionals Participates in Mental Health Service Educational and/or research activities and scheduled meetings Completes all assigned health care record reviews - peer reviews - performances of providers of the incumbent under supervisions - etc. - within the identified time frames
• Complies with assigned Peer Reviews and maintain quality assurance standards
• Board certification is required due to its faculty status due to UCSF affiliation.