U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Psychiatrist) - EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May be Auth
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Physician (Psychiatrist) - EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May be Authorized. The VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking to fill Physician (Psychiatrist) positions at various locations. This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT will remain open until November 07, 2025, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is September 10, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Duties
Core responsibilities include providing comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) to patients on the outpatient mental health team. Incumbent must be skilled in general outpatient psychiatry, including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of clinical problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders in the elderly Veteran population. May provide clinical supervision for health care professionals such as Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. May be assigned to act as collaborating physician for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Involved in supervising and teaching health care professional trainees such as medical students, psychiatry residents, and other trainees. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630. Light on-call responsibilities. Options may be available for alternative tours. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and Incentives
Education Debt Reduction Program is authorized. This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants may be ineligible to apply for incentive. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or Relocation Incentive: May be available for highly qualified individuals. Benefits and Total Rewards
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 federal holidays, and possible 5 days CME). Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for birth/adoption/foster care. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care. Liciensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification). Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Requirements and Qualifications
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school. License: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or US territories. Residency Training: Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board eligibility; VA physicians in academic training may be required to be board certified for faculty status. English Proficiency: Proficiency in written and spoken English. Background: Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment checks, including urinalysis where applicable. Onboarding: Completion of online onboarding; acceptable identification per I-9 requirements; influenza vaccination program participation may be required. Preferred Experience
ABPN or AOBNP board certified or eligible or anticipated eligibility Buprenorphine treatment experience Experience delivering virtual care and managing related technology Residency and Education Notes
For foreign medical graduates, ECFMG verification and certification requirements apply as described in the job announcement; some exceptions may apply for special appointments in research/academic roles. Other Information
English language proficiency; COVID-19 vaccination and seasonal influenza requirements as applicable. Active VA employment is in the Excepted Service; all federal benefits apply per position type. Eligibility and Contact
Reference: For qualification standards: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov and VISN17EDRP2@va.gov for EDRP questions.
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Physician (Psychiatrist) - EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May be Authorized. The VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking to fill Physician (Psychiatrist) positions at various locations. This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT will remain open until November 07, 2025, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is September 10, 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Duties
Core responsibilities include providing comprehensive psychiatric medical care (assessment, consultation, treatment) to patients on the outpatient mental health team. Incumbent must be skilled in general outpatient psychiatry, including diagnostic evaluations, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Competent in the management of individuals with a broad range of clinical problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder, mood, anxiety and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders and psychiatric disorders in the elderly Veteran population. May provide clinical supervision for health care professionals such as Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. May be assigned to act as collaborating physician for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Involved in supervising and teaching health care professional trainees such as medical students, psychiatry residents, and other trainees. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630. Light on-call responsibilities. Options may be available for alternative tours. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and Incentives
Education Debt Reduction Program is authorized. This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants may be ineligible to apply for incentive. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or Relocation Incentive: May be available for highly qualified individuals. Benefits and Total Rewards
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 federal holidays, and possible 5 days CME). Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for birth/adoption/foster care. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care. Liciensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification). Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Requirements and Qualifications
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school. License: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia, or US territories. Residency Training: Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board eligibility; VA physicians in academic training may be required to be board certified for faculty status. English Proficiency: Proficiency in written and spoken English. Background: Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment checks, including urinalysis where applicable. Onboarding: Completion of online onboarding; acceptable identification per I-9 requirements; influenza vaccination program participation may be required. Preferred Experience
ABPN or AOBNP board certified or eligible or anticipated eligibility Buprenorphine treatment experience Experience delivering virtual care and managing related technology Residency and Education Notes
For foreign medical graduates, ECFMG verification and certification requirements apply as described in the job announcement; some exceptions may apply for special appointments in research/academic roles. Other Information
English language proficiency; COVID-19 vaccination and seasonal influenza requirements as applicable. Active VA employment is in the Excepted Service; all federal benefits apply per position type. Eligibility and Contact
Reference: For qualification standards: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov and VISN17EDRP2@va.gov for EDRP questions.
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