U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Psychiatrist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Richmond, Texas, United States, 77406
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) & 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.
The VA Houston Healthcare System is seeking a Physician (Psychiatrist) for the Richmond, Texas location.
This is an OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT which will remain open until November 28, 2025, or until position(s) are filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Benefits
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off:
50-55 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).
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.
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.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be approved for highly qualified candidate.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Learn more.
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Duties The incumbent is the Psychiatrist for the Mental Health Program, and is responsible for the provision of Mental Health treatment and services for veterans enrolled in all of the various components of the program, such as the Inpatient program, Outpatient program, and the Emergency Room.
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The VA Houston Healthcare System is seeking a Physician (Psychiatrist) for the Richmond, Texas location.
This is an OPEN & CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT which will remain open until November 28, 2025, or until position(s) are filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Benefits
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off:
50-55 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).
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.
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.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be approved for highly qualified candidate.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Learn more.
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Duties The incumbent is the Psychiatrist for the Mental Health Program, and is responsible for the provision of Mental Health treatment and services for veterans enrolled in all of the various components of the program, such as the Inpatient program, Outpatient program, and the Emergency Room.
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