U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Psychiatrist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States, 19044
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 ineligible to apply.
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 our EDRP Coordinator at VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov for questions/assistance
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 (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
Duties This position is available for a psychiatrist with expertise and experience in the assessment and management of a wide range of psychiatric disorders. The psychiatrist will function as a highly skilled, independent provider in the management of patients with behavioral health problems within the outpatient program. Responsibilities include providing psychiatric care in an outpatient psychiatry clinic with minimal on-call responsibilities as well as contributing to the academic mission of the service. Some clinics have both evening and Saturday hours. There are some opportunities to be involved in our education or research programs. The Philadelphia VA Medical Center is an affiliate hospital to the University of Pennsylvania and a site for medical student and graduate education. The Philadelphia VA Medical Center has a strong research program in mental health.
The ideal candidate will have expertise and experience in psychiatric assessment and management of patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions including Serious Mental Illness (SMI), addictions, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and should have experience, preference and skill set for working in an interdisciplinary team environment. Staff psychiatrists are ultimately responsible for all aspects of psychiatric care for patients treated within a multidisciplinary team. Support for research projects/researchers (e.g. clinic trials, neuroimaging studies) is encouraged.
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 0800-1630
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have expertise and experience in psychiatric assessment and management of patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions including Serious Mental Illness (SMI), addictions, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and should have experience, preference and skill set for working in an interdisciplinary team environment. Staff psychiatrists are ultimately responsible for all aspects of psychiatric care for patients treated within a multidisciplinary team.
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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 ineligible to apply.
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 our EDRP Coordinator at VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov for questions/assistance
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 (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
Duties This position is available for a psychiatrist with expertise and experience in the assessment and management of a wide range of psychiatric disorders. The psychiatrist will function as a highly skilled, independent provider in the management of patients with behavioral health problems within the outpatient program. Responsibilities include providing psychiatric care in an outpatient psychiatry clinic with minimal on-call responsibilities as well as contributing to the academic mission of the service. Some clinics have both evening and Saturday hours. There are some opportunities to be involved in our education or research programs. The Philadelphia VA Medical Center is an affiliate hospital to the University of Pennsylvania and a site for medical student and graduate education. The Philadelphia VA Medical Center has a strong research program in mental health.
The ideal candidate will have expertise and experience in psychiatric assessment and management of patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions including Serious Mental Illness (SMI), addictions, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and should have experience, preference and skill set for working in an interdisciplinary team environment. Staff psychiatrists are ultimately responsible for all aspects of psychiatric care for patients treated within a multidisciplinary team. Support for research projects/researchers (e.g. clinic trials, neuroimaging studies) is encouraged.
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 0800-1630
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have expertise and experience in psychiatric assessment and management of patients with a variety of psychiatric conditions including Serious Mental Illness (SMI), addictions, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and should have experience, preference and skill set for working in an interdisciplinary team environment. Staff psychiatrists are ultimately responsible for all aspects of psychiatric care for patients treated within a multidisciplinary team.
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