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 (1-5 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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Campus of the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System (Montrose) is seeking a permanent Full-Time Physician for its Psychiatry department. The selected candidate will work as part of a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) model, collaborating with a veteran-centric team comprised of psychologists, social workers, and nurses to focus on veterans' personal recovery goals.
Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Provides clinical evaluations, medication management, and comprehensive mental health treatment Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats mental health conditions. Works as part of a Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP) model, collaborating with a veteran-centric team comprised of psychologists, social workers, and nurses to focus on the veteran's personal recovery goals. Additional duties as assigned.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
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- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm rotation for weekends and on call.
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.
katie.calandra@va.gov · 680-356-3681
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $260000 – $290000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This is a Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm - rotation for weekends and on call position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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