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.
The Northport VA Medical Center, is seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist to support and care for our Veterans with compassion, excellence, and provide comprehensive, continuing, coordinated care for psychiatric patients and those who suffer from chemical dependency.
The Inpatient Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care consisting of assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, development of a treatment plan, referrals and consultations when deemed necessary, and coordination of aftercare services. He/she is responsible for the coordination of multidisciplinary team in the above activities and participates in quality management activities.
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Mental Health, to perform his/her duties and responsibilities, clinically and administratively, in accordance with the guidelines developed for clinical privileges and the bylaws of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Northport, New York. Duties Include: Assess patient's psychiatric condition especially mental illness. Coordinate the development of multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Plan and implements discharge planning for patients. Perform clinical functions appropriate to credentials, training and experience. Assess need and administration of ECT, if specifically, privileged. In consultation with other physicians and physicians' assistants or nurse practitioners, assesses the medical condition of the patient in the context of his/her psychiatric condition.
Address the unique characteristics and issues about the young adult (18-39), middle adult (40-64), older adult (65-80) and geriatric (80+) patients, taking into consideration cognitive deficits and emotional and behavioral reactions to stressful life events such as ill health, economic problems, and the loss of significant others. Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social, economic and environmental challenges of those who suffer from chemical dependency.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Incentive authorized for highly qualified, eligible applicants EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards that includes: 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) Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
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
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
sean.dixon@va.gov · 585-284-4127
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $275000 – $295000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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