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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Physician - Inpatient Mental Health Hospitalist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, 49014

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Overview U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physician (Hospitalist) for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The Hospitalist will provide direct medical care to Veterans with acute and complex medical and mental health needs, serve as a clinical supervisor and consultant to mid-level providers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

United States citizenship (if applicable)

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a VA-approved school

Full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or Commonwealth

Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification (or qualified as a Physician Resident Provider under VA authority)

Board‑certified or board‑eligible preferred

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Physical ability to lift 15-44 pounds, push, pull, and perform basic mobility tasks

Pass a drug‑testing program and random testing after appointment

Duties

Provide direct medical care to Veterans with acute and complex medical and mental health needs

Serve as a clinical supervisor and consultant to the four mid‑level medical providers on the IMH unit

Apply evidence‑based diagnostic methods and intervention strategies to a full range of patient problems in this work setting

Collaborate with clinicians from other services as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team (psychiatrists, psychologists, PAs, APN, social work, peer specialist)

Inform Veterans of test and laboratory results, manage medications, and advise other providers

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; hours may be extended based on needs

Benefits

Competitive salary ($220k–$300k base, plus annual performance bonus)

Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays)

Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA match

Full federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care programs

No physician employment contract, no restrictions on moonlighting

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

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