Physician - Psychiatry (Virtual)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; United States; Remote; USD 265,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP

Paid time off (PTO)

Federal retirement & 401K

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Psychiatry BHIP physician for a fully remote, nationwide role within the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. The position offers telepsychiatry duties, extensive patient care, and ties to the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Eligible for EDRP, the role provides a competitive federal package, including time off and pension benefits, with a work schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. Applications close on the stated deadline.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the United States or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of psychiatric services and diagnoses mental disorders, particularly for complex cases.
• Provides consultations to professional staff within the Mental Health Service and related programs.
• Develops, implements, and documents psychotherapeutic treatment plans for an assigned patient caseload, including timely documentation.
• Conducts telework appointments via telehealth or VA Video Connect.
• Engages in outreach to veterans and family members; participates in quality improvement and program evaluation.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is currently hiring one (1) Psychiatry- BHIP that will be 100% virtual. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. See details below. https://youtu.be/EGW4PMZvJto?si=_f7pNchVqoK1KZal

Key Responsibilities

Interested in a career that offers a balance of work and family life? Look no further! Start, continue, or finish your career here | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System Functions: Clinical Responsibilities: (100%) a. Provides a full range of psychiatric services. Diagnoses mental disorders particularly for complex or unusually difficult patents. b. Provides comprehensive interventions. c.

Provides consultation to professional staff within the other specialty programs in the Mental Health Service. d. Develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders. e. Functions independently as a member of the VA ECHCS Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges.

Assumes complete professional responsibility for their clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions, and documentation. f. Provides outreach services to veterans and family members. g. For Virtual Staff Psychiatrists: Conducts telework appointments either to a clinic (i.e., telehealth) or to the patient's device (i.e., VA Video Connect). Appropriate protocols will be followed, and documentation will be completed.

Other requirements that are still considered clinical time (where applicable and with various accommodations in caseload volume). a. Assists the program director or coordinator in the design, development, and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers when called upon to do so and with an attendant reduction in caseload (where applicable). b. Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the treatment team. c.

Assists the program director or coordinator in the execution of ongoing program evaluation and data-driven quality improvement projects to monitor the effectiveness of the clinical program. d. Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services. e. Complies with national and local performance measures, including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders for all patients. f.

Complies withal CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (i.e., entering diagnostic and procedure codes). g. Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Line Director (or designee) and facility Director. h. Attends regular team staff meetings, Mental Health staff meetings, and complies with service peer review procedures. i.

Maintains and up to date telework agreement (if applicable). j. Other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. 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. Learn more.

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

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 $265000 – $315000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

Yes, this position is fully remote.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-17.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.