This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, 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. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact , 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 Major duties include, but are not limited to: Manage the full spectrum of psychotropic medications and psychiatric issues, including geriatric patients and patients with addictive disorders.
Psychiatric evaluation of patients with mental health complaints, including diagnostic assessments in accordance with DSM-V and ICD-10 criteria, diagnosis, treatment, admission to inpatient unit, inpatient or outpatient work-ups, as indicated, and the provision of appropriate, evidence-based treatment. Psychiatrists conduct risk and memory (MMSE/MoCA) assessments on patients, perform mental status examinations, utilize measurement-based care, diagnose movement disorders.
Provide psychiatric consultation to other clinicians on patients with mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders. Provide a range of therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Supportive Therapy, and group psychotherapy based on their training and expertise. Address detoxification issues related to alcohol/opiate dependence along with general treatment of substance use disorders.
Demonstrate the ability to establish effective working relationships within the behavioral health care team model and with co-workers, patients, support service staff, nursing staff, physicians and other Medical Center staff. Maintain self-control and respond effectively to requirements of a complex, high-intensity work situation. Adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilities with emphasis on practicing and maintaining high ethical standards.
Diagnostic assessment, evaluation and treatment of patients with mental, behavioral or emotional disorders. Manage patients with addictive disorders, perform supportive psychotherapy and perform mental status examinations on patients using evidence-based psychiatric treatments utilizing recovery-oriented principals.
Perform initial and ongoing assessment of patient's mental, physical, and psychosocial status, including but not limited to: Obtain and document a comprehensive medical and psychological history and physical examination, Formulate and document diagnostic assessments, Manage minor acute medical problems. Take call - when necessary to assist the Department in meeting its obligation to provide mental health care on a continuous basis.
Order, review and interpret diagnostic tests and take appropriate action. Provide medical advice to patients, patient's families, and other services and community health providers. Provide appropriate patient education on treatment of mental health conditions. Be proficient with the VA EHR (CPRS/EPIC). Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $265000 – $350000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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