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.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more 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 The Orlando VA Health Care System is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to join our Somatic Treatments Program within Mental Health Service.
The selected physician will provide specialized evaluation and treatment for Veterans with treatment-resistant and complex psychiatric disorders using advanced interventional psychiatry and neuromodulation therapies. The position is primarily assigned to the Somatic Treatments Program and serves as a key clinical resource for innovative psychiatric care.
Major duties include: Conduct psychiatric consultations, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, follow-up visits, and crisis assessments. Evaluate Veterans for appropriateness of interventional psychiatric treatments. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based somatic therapies.
Provide clinical oversight and treatment within the following modalities: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Esketamine Therapy Intravenous (IV) Ketamine Therapy Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and continuity of care. Provide education and consultation to patients, families, and clinical staff.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and program development. Contribute to resident and trainee education, research activities, and other academic endeavors as appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00am - 04:30pm
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.
Danny.Quitano@va.gov · (407) 631-8497
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $200000 – $300000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-27.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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