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Veterans Health Administration

Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Veterans Health Administration, Kernersville

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Join Our Team: Make a Difference as a Staff Psychiatrist with BHIP at the Kernersville Health Care System! EDRP & Incentive Authorized

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is seeking a dedicated, full-time Psychiatrist to join our esteemed team at the Kernersville Health Care Center. This is an exciting opportunity to provide exemplary care to our veterans and make a significant impact on their lives. At our facility, you will find a diverse, team-oriented environment that is committed to service, compassion, and clinical excellence. Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for those that qualify. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Student loan repayment reimbursement program is eligible for this position.

Functions and Duties of Psychiatrists:

  • Perform and teach psychiatric services to residents and provide educational experiences for other healthcare trainees.
  • Assess individuals for psychiatric care using accepted protocols, including history gathering, mental status exams, and medical evaluations.
  • Provide diagnostic descriptions to guide treatment and deliver psychiatric care within the scope of their privileges.
  • Be responsible for all psychiatric care aspects, including availability for emergency interventions during on-call hours.

Additional Functions:

  • Assist and guide residents or clinical providers in evaluating and treating psychiatric patients.
  • Monitor patient progress, documenting changes in their physical and mental status.
  • Conduct both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric evaluations and treatments.
  • Participate in hospital committees, in-service programs, education, and peer review processes for quality improvement.
  • Engage in research activities and hold faculty appointments for teaching purposes.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA Policy.

Education: A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.

Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency: Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty

Board Certification: Candidates must be board-certified or board eligible.

Benefits

The VA offers all employees' industry leading full benefits and features-package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:

  • Competitive Salary Range : $185,000-$295,000
  • Paid Time Off: 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)
  • Malpractice : Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
  • Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
  • Continuing education : Up to $1,000 or more annually
  • Service without strings : No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.

Discover a fulfilling and rewarding career at Salisbury VA Health Care System, where your skills and compassion can truly shine. If you're interested, please send your CV to Physician Recruiter Annie Luckey at .