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Physician - Inpatient Mental Health Psychiatrist
Direct Jobs, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Summary
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 are ineligible to apply.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - or (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged Rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement: Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position A physical examination prior to placement is required This is a designated drug testing position After appointment - you will be subjected to random testing for illegal drug use Requires lifting 15-44 pounds Pushing (approx 2 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers and both hands Walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors Hearing aid is permitted Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 8, 2025 The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 13, 2025 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available 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 Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Full-time - schedule will be determined by supervisor 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 days CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions 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 (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 Major duties include but are not limited to: Clinical, Administrative, and Other duties as described below Clinical: Evaluation and management of patients The incumbent will evaluate patients admitted to the acute inpatient psychiatry units and patients in the Emergency Department and other Acute Care areas when psychiatric consultation is requested The incumbent will supervise trainees and develop and apply treatment plans for patients admitted to the acute inpatient psychiatry units For CL work (within Acute Care or ED settings) deliver recommendations to the primary team for management of mental health and behavioral conditions Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods Provide on-call services and other duties as needed Administrative: Follow VAPAHCS Policies and National Directives and serve on hospital committees as required Support and enhance the VAPAHCS mission, values, and goals If engaged in research, ensure research outcome studies are conducted according to VAPAHCS policies Other: Provide education of trainees and staff as required; may perform other duties as assigned
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To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - or (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged Rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement: Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position A physical examination prior to placement is required This is a designated drug testing position After appointment - you will be subjected to random testing for illegal drug use Requires lifting 15-44 pounds Pushing (approx 2 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers and both hands Walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors Hearing aid is permitted Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 8, 2025 The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 13, 2025 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available 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 Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Full-time - schedule will be determined by supervisor 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 days CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions 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 (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 Major duties include but are not limited to: Clinical, Administrative, and Other duties as described below Clinical: Evaluation and management of patients The incumbent will evaluate patients admitted to the acute inpatient psychiatry units and patients in the Emergency Department and other Acute Care areas when psychiatric consultation is requested The incumbent will supervise trainees and develop and apply treatment plans for patients admitted to the acute inpatient psychiatry units For CL work (within Acute Care or ED settings) deliver recommendations to the primary team for management of mental health and behavioral conditions Practice safety, environmental, and infection control methods Provide on-call services and other duties as needed Administrative: Follow VAPAHCS Policies and National Directives and serve on hospital committees as required Support and enhance the VAPAHCS mission, values, and goals If engaged in research, ensure research outcome studies are conducted according to VAPAHCS policies Other: Provide education of trainees and staff as required; may perform other duties as assigned
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