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.
Sheridan The Cowboy State's coolest small town. A breathtaking vision of the New West, Sheridan is Wyoming's Emerald City. Located in North-Central Wyoming beneath the Bighorn Mountains, this historic community is where Western heritage, breathtaking scenery and small-town charm come together.
With annual events like the Sheridan WYO Rodeo and Don King Days, remarkable ranches, welcoming hotels and plenty more to discover, Sheridan offers an authentic Western experience at the base of the Bighorns. Sheridan, Wyoming features a robust local healthcare market anchored by Sheridan Memorial Hospital and the Sheridan VA Medical Center, which together provide comprehensive regional care.
Overview and Duties: The Psychiatrist position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the Sheridan VA Health Care System, Sheridan VA Medical Center. The Psychiatrist is responsible for the specialized treatment of complex physical and/or mental illnesses.
This includes comprehensive assessments of the physical, psychiatric, emotional, and social needs of individuals with diagnoses such as (but not limited to) psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, and organic mental illnesses. The Psychiatrist bears direct responsibility for the health and safety of Veterans enrolled in the Sheridan VA Health Care System programs to which they are assigned.
These programs deliver specialized, complex, and highly professional services that are crucial components of the Sheridan VA Health Care System and VISN 19's mental health services. As the tertiary mental health facility, these specialized programs significantly impact the healthcare provided to Veterans both within and beyond VISN 19.
The Psychiatric provider is a valued member of the multidisciplinary team on the Acute Psychiatry Unit or other Inpatient unit, BHIP Team or other Specialty MH Teams, MHRRTP, and/or Geriatric Units. Participates in psychiatric on-call rotation. Performs other clinical duties as assigned. Enters all veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates timely manner per bylaws and mental health documentation policy.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers, and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies; facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate services.
Collaborates in the performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by the VHA and for Mental Health Service, which may include the design, development, and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providers.
Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).
For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified applicant EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program.
Contact Amber Guinotte amber.guinotte@va.gov or 307-675-3512.
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 through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
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.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $300000 – $330000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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