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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) 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.
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
Approved residencies are:
Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
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 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 Eligible Preferred Experience: Treating patients with Opioid use disorder
Physical Requirements: Required to pass a pre‑employment physical examination
Light lifting – under 15 pounds
Light carrying – under 15 pounds
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Walking (8 hours)
Standing (8 hours)
Hearing (aid permitted)
Working closely with others
Working alone.
Duties
VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (HCS) is valued within VA New England as an important resource for treatment of difficult and complex patients with multiple psychiatric needs
With the ability to manage chronic mental illness – addictions – homelessness – and PTSD the facility is part of the VA New England system of care – a wonderful resource of care for all Veteran patients
Duties include – but not limited to the following
Performing psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population – including geriatric and medically ill Veterans – who have mental illness and psychosocial issues
Providing a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment – medication evaluation and management – Psychotherapy – suicide risk assessments – crisis intervention – and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders in this setting
Ensuring practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with current standards of psychiatric care – TJC – CARF – HIPAA – VA policies and procedures – clinical practice guidelines – national statutes and regulations – medical record documentation – and mandatory continuing education
Orders diagnostic tests and consultations and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings
Makes appropriate treatment decisions
The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of consults
Psychiatrist will be expected to participate in the treatment team meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
Must be able to be part of an on‑call rotation for Psychiatric Officer of the Day including rounding on inpatients during weekends and holidays
Virtual Coverage allowed – shared with other Psychiatrists
Supervising and educating psychiatric residents and medical students – as assigned
Procedures – including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient checkout procedures (e.g. – entering diagnostic and procedure codes – and timely closing out of all patient encounters)
Participating in other committee and administrative assignments as instructed
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Relocation Incentive: Authorized for qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the EDRP – a student loan payment reimbursement program
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
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 complete review of the EDRP application
Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
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 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – (8:00a – 4:30p)
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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.
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
Approved residencies are:
Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
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 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 Eligible Preferred Experience: Treating patients with Opioid use disorder
Physical Requirements: Required to pass a pre‑employment physical examination
Light lifting – under 15 pounds
Light carrying – under 15 pounds
Reaching above shoulder
Use of fingers
Walking (8 hours)
Standing (8 hours)
Hearing (aid permitted)
Working closely with others
Working alone.
Duties
VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (HCS) is valued within VA New England as an important resource for treatment of difficult and complex patients with multiple psychiatric needs
With the ability to manage chronic mental illness – addictions – homelessness – and PTSD the facility is part of the VA New England system of care – a wonderful resource of care for all Veteran patients
Duties include – but not limited to the following
Performing psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population – including geriatric and medically ill Veterans – who have mental illness and psychosocial issues
Providing a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment – medication evaluation and management – Psychotherapy – suicide risk assessments – crisis intervention – and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders in this setting
Ensuring practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with current standards of psychiatric care – TJC – CARF – HIPAA – VA policies and procedures – clinical practice guidelines – national statutes and regulations – medical record documentation – and mandatory continuing education
Orders diagnostic tests and consultations and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings
Makes appropriate treatment decisions
The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of consults
Psychiatrist will be expected to participate in the treatment team meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
Must be able to be part of an on‑call rotation for Psychiatric Officer of the Day including rounding on inpatients during weekends and holidays
Virtual Coverage allowed – shared with other Psychiatrists
Supervising and educating psychiatric residents and medical students – as assigned
Procedures – including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient checkout procedures (e.g. – entering diagnostic and procedure codes – and timely closing out of all patient encounters)
Participating in other committee and administrative assignments as instructed
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Relocation Incentive: Authorized for qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the EDRP – a student loan payment reimbursement program
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
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 complete review of the EDRP application
Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
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 Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – (8:00a – 4:30p)
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