National Medical Association
Summary
This psychiatric position requires the knowledge, skills, and expertise in psychiatry, psychopharmacology, medication management, working within a multidisciplinary team, and psychotherapy. The incumbent will provide a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, treatment planning, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. 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. 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. 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). PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged. PRPs are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Work is performed primarily in a patient care setting. Exposure to noise and dust on occasion. Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Major duties and responsibilities: This psychiatric position requires the knowledge, skills, and expertise in psychiatry, psychopharmacology, medication management, working within a multidisciplinary team, and psychotherapy. He/she will be responsible for a panel of patients. Perform psychiatric evaluations on a diverse population including geriatric and post-deployment combat Veterans who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, treatment planning, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. Ensure practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education. Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic services. The psychiatrist may serve as a mental health leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals. Participate effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders diagnostic tests and consultations and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. May participate in supervision and teaching of psychiatric residents, perform on call duties, and performs directly related duties as assigned. Areas which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice may include depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in the outpatient setting. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more. Contact Brandon.Hughes2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 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: One 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. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. This position will split time between the Delaware CBOC and Marion CBOC.
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This psychiatric position requires the knowledge, skills, and expertise in psychiatry, psychopharmacology, medication management, working within a multidisciplinary team, and psychotherapy. The incumbent will provide a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, treatment planning, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. 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. 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. 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). PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged. PRPs are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Work is performed primarily in a patient care setting. Exposure to noise and dust on occasion. Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Major duties and responsibilities: This psychiatric position requires the knowledge, skills, and expertise in psychiatry, psychopharmacology, medication management, working within a multidisciplinary team, and psychotherapy. He/she will be responsible for a panel of patients. Perform psychiatric evaluations on a diverse population including geriatric and post-deployment combat Veterans who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provide a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, treatment planning, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders. Ensure practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education. Provide a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic services. The psychiatrist may serve as a mental health leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals. Participate effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders diagnostic tests and consultations and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. May participate in supervision and teaching of psychiatric residents, perform on call duties, and performs directly related duties as assigned. Areas which the psychiatrist is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice may include depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders in the outpatient setting. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more. Contact Brandon.Hughes2@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 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: One 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. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. This position will split time between the Delaware CBOC and Marion CBOC.
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