Physician (Psychiatrist)

Department of Veterans Affairs•Tuskegee, AL

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About The Position

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. The Tuskegee Area Chamber of Commerce is Macon County's leading business advocacy organization. Our goal is to support businesses and to drive the growth of the local economy. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of success and economic prosperity for the four municipalities that we support: Tuskegee, Shorter, Notasulga and Franklin. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, we understand the crucial role that businesses play in creating jobs, generating revenue, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants Relocation Incentive (for current Federal Employees) (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], 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 Inpatient Psychiatrist Clinical Duties: The Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services for Veterans in psychiatric inpatient units, as well as the Community Living Center. Provides a full range of psychiatric care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems. The psychiatrist will provide consultation services to inpatients and to residents of the Community Living Center and residents of the Residential Rehabilitation programs if so needed. The incumbent will also supervise trainees, including but not limited to medical students and residents in the appropriate clinical setting. Serves a population which consists of male and female Veterans of all ages and common diagnoses include anxiety disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression and other mood disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and other Serious Mental Illnesses, Dementias, and mental disorder related to Traumatic Brain Injuries. Establishes professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics, provide telephone and e-consult consultations as needed Cooperates with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review and with other performance improvement activities as directed. Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to veterans in need of psychiatric services. Documents observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes. Reviews medical information on all referred and assigned patients. Consults with patients, their families, and other medical professionals, attorneys, and other appropriate persons to interpret clinical findings. Leads, facilitates, and coordinates treatment planning and assigns persons responsible for follow up on established goals and objectives. Directs and instructs nurses, other professional support staff, attendants, and residents in the care and treatment of patients. Prescribes medications for the treatment of physical and psychological disorders within approved clinical privileges. Attends and participates in general and teaching conferences as assigned. 1 of 4 VM-0602-15 Physician FS#-619-59316F FLSA-Exempt BUS Code-1276 Vetted-2/20/2025 Pursues and receives advanced training in the field of pharmacological. behavioral, cognitive and motivational therapies, crisis interventions and treatment compliance to enhance these areas of expertise for all CAVHCS. Provides consultation services to other disciplines within Mental Health across service lines and the VISN. Provides formal supervision for Nurse Practitioners with respects to DEA requirements. Serves as Psychiatrist Officer of the Day for on-call duties during non-administrative hours, weekend, and holidays as assigned.

Requirements

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

providing comprehensive psychiatric services for Veterans in psychiatric inpatient units, as well as the Community Living Center
provide consultation services to inpatients and to residents of the Community Living Center and residents of the Residential Rehabilitation programs if so needed
supervise trainees, including but not limited to medical students and residents in the appropriate clinical setting
establish professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics, provide telephone and e-consult consultations as needed
cooperate with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review and with other performance improvement activities as directed
provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to veterans in need of psychiatric services
document observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes
review medical information on all referred and assigned patients
consult with patients, their families, and other medical professionals, attorneys, and other appropriate persons to interpret clinical findings
lead, facilitates, and coordinates treatment planning and assigns persons responsible for follow up on established goals and objectives
direct and instructs nurses, other professional support staff, attendants, and residents in the care and treatment of patients
prescribe medications for the treatment of physical and psychological disorders within approved clinical privileges
attend and participates in general and teaching conferences as assigned
pursue and receives advanced training in the field of pharmacological. behavioral, cognitive and motivational therapies, crisis interventions and treatment compliance to enhance these areas of expertise for all CAVHCS
provide consultation services to other disciplines within Mental Health across service lines and the VISN
provide formal supervision for Nurse Practitioners with respects to DEA requirements
serve as Psychiatrist Officer of the Day for on-call duties during non-administrative hours, weekend, and holidays as assigned

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants
Relocation Incentive (for current Federal Employees) (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants
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)
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