Physician - Psychiatrist

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or licensing may be tentatively referred and selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA-employed physicians who met the initial appointment requirements are deemed to have met the basic requirements. Basic Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA Policy. Degree: Doctor of medicine or equivalent from an approved school. Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in the U.S. Residency Training: Completion of VA-approved residency in an accredited core specialty, leading to eligibility for board certification. VA academic faculty may require board certification. Residency Accreditation: Approved by ACGME, AOA, or equivalent non-US programs with at least five years of verified practice in the U.S. Residents in training are eligible to be appointed as PRPs, who must be fully licensed and work under supervision. Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical Requirements: Must meet physical standards, including a pre-placement physical exam, ability to lift 15-44 pounds, reach above shoulder, use fingers and hands, walk and stand for several hours, kneel, have depth perception, distinguish colors, and hear adequately. This is a drug testing position with mandatory random testing. Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until June 30, 2025, with initial review cut-off on May 6, 2025, and biweekly subsequent cut-offs. Qualified applicants after these dates will be considered as vacancies arise. Offerings include a comprehensive total rewards package, including a recruitment incentive, student loan repayment, and other benefits. Contact: V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov for questions about EDRP. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with on-call duty coverage. Compensation includes a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and regular increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually, including leave, sick leave, holidays, and CME days. Retirement: Federal pension and 401K with VA contributions. Insurance: Federal health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care plans. Licensure: Must hold a full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory. CME: Possible reimbursement up to $1,000/year for full-time, board-certified physicians. Malpractice: Federal liability coverage with tail insurance. Position: Full-time Psychiatrist at VA Central California Health Care System, working with an interdisciplinary team, handling both administrative and clinical duties, serving a diverse veteran population with mental health issues, and engaging in teaching and research opportunities with UCSF. Additional responsibilities include providing comprehensive psychiatric care, ensuring compliance with policies, participating in team activities, and contributing to performance metrics.

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