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Department of Veteran Affairs

Physician (Inpatient)

Department of Veteran Affairs, Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39200

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Candidate must possess MD/DO from an accredited institution, have completed residency training to board certification, and possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State or territory.

Additional requirements:

Psychiatrist will focus on the assessment/evaluation and medication management of veterans who suffer from a variety of mental health conditions, including, but not limited to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, substance abuse, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and other related conditions.

Writes prescriptions for medications, including controlled medications which require a DEA number.

Initiates consultation by and referral to other services as indicated.

Educates staff hospital wide about psychiatric needs of patients; how to handle; what to expect; etc.

Works with families of patients receiving psychiatric care.

Highlights of this opportunity:

Potential starting base salary range:

$290,000-$310,000

Daily schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am - 4:30 pm

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