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.
This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact Jennifer.Isbell-Gross@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Duties and Responsibilities include: Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post deployment combat Veterans, who are mentally ill and psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment and poor family support network.
Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and overall care of patients psychiatric disorders. Modalities for patient care include face-to-face, tele-video, and phone calls as clinically appropriate.
Ensures practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, and clinical practice guidelines, national statutes, regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education. Participates effectively in team meetings and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to enhance coordination of comprehensive patient care.
Orders diagnostic test and consultations while determining normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. Outpatient setting: One hour appointments provided for new patients, 30 minute appointments provided for follow ups. Inpatient setting: Working with interdisciplinary team including PA, SW, nursing and others on inpatient unit. Management of psychiatric inpatients from admission to discharge with the assistance of PA's.
Documents psychiatric evaluations, suicide risk assessments, daily progress notes, and others as applicable. Inpatient consults may be required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00am - 4:30pm, on-call as required.
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.
Jasmine.Sandvik@va.gov · 8322086091
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $270000 – $320000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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