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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.
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) - b) 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
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 subject 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 April 20th - 2026
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 27 - 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
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm 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 VA Central California Health Care System is currently seeking a full-time Psychiatrist for our Mental Health Service
The psychiatrist will work with an interdisciplinary team of Psychologists - Licensed Clinical Social Workers - Nurse Practitioners - Registered Nurses - and several other allied mental health professionals
The mix of responsibilities will include Administrative and Clinical duties
The Veteran population is diverse with many mental health related issues to include but not limited to Anxiety Disorders - Mood Disorders - Severe Mental Illness - Substance Use Disorders - and medical co-morbidities
The VACCHCS is a core training site for the University of California San Francisco - Fresno Medical Education Residency Program
With a faculty appointment - opportunities for resident supervision - teaching - and clinical research will be available
This position also has an academic appointment with University of California San Francisco UCSF
UCSF seeks candidates whose experience - teaching - research - or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence
UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and woman - for persons with disabilities - and for covered Veterans
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply - including minorities and women
For faculty appointment please also complete application process with UCSF Fresno at the following link
Major duties and responsibilities include: Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment - medication evaluation and management (medication assisted therapy) - suicide risk assessments - crisis intervention - psychosocial treatment - and overall care of patients with substance use - addiction - and comorbid psychiatric disorders
Ensures 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
Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care
Participates effectively in committees - team meetings - treatment planning - conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to enhance coordination of comprehensive patient care
Actively engage and contribute in achieving performance matrix for the pain management program
On-call responsibilities on a rotating basis
Other duties as assigned.
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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) - b) 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
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 subject 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 April 20th - 2026
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 27 - 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
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm 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 VA Central California Health Care System is currently seeking a full-time Psychiatrist for our Mental Health Service
The psychiatrist will work with an interdisciplinary team of Psychologists - Licensed Clinical Social Workers - Nurse Practitioners - Registered Nurses - and several other allied mental health professionals
The mix of responsibilities will include Administrative and Clinical duties
The Veteran population is diverse with many mental health related issues to include but not limited to Anxiety Disorders - Mood Disorders - Severe Mental Illness - Substance Use Disorders - and medical co-morbidities
The VACCHCS is a core training site for the University of California San Francisco - Fresno Medical Education Residency Program
With a faculty appointment - opportunities for resident supervision - teaching - and clinical research will be available
This position also has an academic appointment with University of California San Francisco UCSF
UCSF seeks candidates whose experience - teaching - research - or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence
UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and woman - for persons with disabilities - and for covered Veterans
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply - including minorities and women
For faculty appointment please also complete application process with UCSF Fresno at the following link
Major duties and responsibilities include: Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment - medication evaluation and management (medication assisted therapy) - suicide risk assessments - crisis intervention - psychosocial treatment - and overall care of patients with substance use - addiction - and comorbid psychiatric disorders
Ensures 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
Provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care
Participates effectively in committees - team meetings - treatment planning - conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to enhance coordination of comprehensive patient care
Actively engage and contribute in achieving performance matrix for the pain management program
On-call responsibilities on a rotating basis
Other duties as assigned.
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