Psychiatrist - Japan - DHA Contract

Valor Healthcare; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide care to military members at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DHA enables joint Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to deliver Ready Reliable Care and high reliability across the Military Health System.

The position requires completion of a residency in Psychiatry/Neurology, board certification, and an active US license, with a track record of clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a residency training program in Psychiatry and Neurology approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association
• Possess and maintain Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Must have a minimum of 1-year full-time experience as a Psychiatrist within the last 3 years.
• Shall have an active and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatrist in ANY of the 50 United States or its territories.
• Shall be in good standing and under no sanction or suspension by the Federal Government.
• Possess and maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient consultations requested by DHA Military staff health care providers within guidelines established by the Military Treatment Facility.
• Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing HMSI standards.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed by government supervisor.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command/Government Supervisor.
• Actively participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program and in meetings to review care quality and identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as required.

Education

Residency training in Psychiatry and Neurology

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

About Valor Healthcare

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

Full-time Description

About Valor Healthcare

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to government service. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.

Valor is different because of our people.

Our leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience.

Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.

Location:

Services will be on-site in one of the following locations: Yokosuka, Japan or Iwakuni, Japan or Sasebo, Japan.

Relocation option available.

Position Summary

The Psychiatrist will provide care to military members at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA is a joint, integrated Combat Support Agency that enables the Army, Navy, and Air Force medical services to provide a medically ready force to Combatant Commands in both peacetime and wartime. The DHA uses the principles of Ready Reliable Care to advance high reliability practices across the Military Health System by improving our system operations, driving innovative solutions, and cultivating a culture of safety.

Core Duties

• Provide patient consultations requested by DHA Military staff health care providers within guidelines established by the Military Treatment Facility.
• Deliver records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided utilizing the Health Maintenance Strategies International Manual (HMSI) standards.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed by government supervisor.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command/Government Supervisor.
• Actively participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions.
• Comply with the standards of The Joint Commission, applicable provisions of law, and the rules and regulations of any and all governmental authorities pertaining to licensure and regulation of health care personnel and medical treatment facilities, the regulations and standards of medical practice and the MTF’s medical staff bylaws.
• Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employees (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk
  Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed by government supervisor.
• The Psychiatrist shall comply with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy and security policies of the treatment facility. Providers shall obtain/maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) in accordance with DOD and MTF policy/instruction, as applicable. https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.
• Provide On-Call services as required, including returning phone calls within 15 minutes of notification.
• Provide Call-Back services as required, including being able to render services within one hour of notification.

Requirements

• Must have completed a residency training program in Psychiatry and neurology approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association
• Possess and maintain Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Must have a minimum of 1-year full-time experience as a Psychiatrist within the last 3 years.
• Shall have an active and unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatrist in ANY of the 50 United States or its territories.
• Shall be in good standing and under no sanction or suspension by the Federal Government.
• Possess and maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course.
• Ability to pass all background/suitability checks.
• Must be a United States citizen.

Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary Description $200,000 - $275,000 annually DOE

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