Fee Basis-Psychiatrist

Veterans Health Administration • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting a Physician (Psychiatrist) to serve within the Psychiatry Service under a fee-for-service appointment. Compensation is a predetermined flat fee set before the service begins and cannot be adjusted afterward. Only one service per day is compensated. The role provides in-person coverage of the consultation-liaison psychiatry service, including new and follow-up consultations, and in-person supervision of Emergency Psychiatry residents during shift hours. Services are performed on site; virtual options are not available. Work is as needed and may include weekends and holidays. The flat fee is $2,000 per single service, regardless of the number of patients seen. Free liability protection with tail coverage is provided.

The position requires a doctor of medicine or equivalent degree, a current full and unrestricted U.S. medical license, and completion of qualifying residency training. Applicants must be proficient in written and spoken English and meet applicable citizenship, screening, and onboarding requirements. Board certification in Psychiatry is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved and accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an applicable alternative training and practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Compliance with pre-employment drug screening, background/security investigation, physical evaluation, identification, onboarding, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Completion of all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry.
• Training or board certification in Internal Medicine.
• One year of clinical experience in Emergency Psychiatry.
• One year of clinical experience in Geriatric Psychiatry.
• Experience with clinical supervision of resident-level trainees.
• Eligibility for an academic appointment through Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person coverage of the consultation-liaison psychiatry service.
• Provide new and follow-up consultations.
• Provide in-person supervision of Emergency Psychiatry residents during shift hours.

Benefits

• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• The announcement notes that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits for this position depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree