U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician, Psychiatrist with EDRP
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to system updates, this job opportunity announcement will close early on 09/25/2025. Applications received by 11:59 pm ET on 9/25/2025 will be reviewed and referred to Hiring Managers, if found eligible and qualified.
Duties
This is an
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
and will remain open until positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be
August 15, 2025 . After the initial cut-off date, eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Learn more.
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. For questions/assistance, contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov and VISN17EDRP2@va.gov for the EDRP Coordinator.
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) and 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.
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days 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
Overview of duties:
The psychiatrist will undertake a spectrum of clinical duties that include but are not limited to, providing general outpatient psychiatric treatment to patients with a vast array of mental health diagnoses involving clinical evaluation, diagnostic determination and clarification, medication management, and monitoring clinical response to treatment.
Psychiatrist position duties and responsibilities:
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements
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Due to system updates, this job opportunity announcement will close early on 09/25/2025. Applications received by 11:59 pm ET on 9/25/2025 will be reviewed and referred to Hiring Managers, if found eligible and qualified.
Duties
This is an
OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
and will remain open until positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be
August 15, 2025 . After the initial cut-off date, eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Learn more.
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. For questions/assistance, contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov and VISN17EDRP2@va.gov for the EDRP Coordinator.
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) and 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.
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days 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
Overview of duties:
The psychiatrist will undertake a spectrum of clinical duties that include but are not limited to, providing general outpatient psychiatric treatment to patients with a vast array of mental health diagnoses involving clinical evaluation, diagnostic determination and clarification, medication management, and monitoring clinical response to treatment.
Psychiatrist position duties and responsibilities:
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Requirements
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