Physician - Psychiatrist

Veterans Health Administration • Kapolei, HI

21d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of a multidisciplinary mental health team, the incumbent will provide a full range of outpatient psychiatric services primarily at the Akaka VA Clinic, consistent with their psychiatric privileges. The incumbent will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to Veteran patients, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapy, in accordance with established clinical privileges in psychiatry. The role also involves participating in team meetings and committees, fulfilling other assigned responsibilities as a member of the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS) Medical Staff, and potentially providing cross-coverage for other Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the VAPIHCS network.

The position offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50–55 days of paid time off per year, federal retirement benefits, insurance coverage, possible CME reimbursement, and free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• 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 training program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an approved alternative training and independent-practice pathway.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Complete required TB testing and immunization evaluations, including participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Satisfy applicable background and security investigation, onboarding, identification, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 15–44 pounds; pushing; reaching above shoulder; using fingers and both hands; walking, standing, and kneeling; rapid mental and muscular coordination; depth perception; and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric services primarily at the Akaka VA Clinic.
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, including psychotherapy and psychopharmacotherapy, to Veteran patients in accordance with established clinical privileges.
• Participate in team meetings and committees.
• Fulfill other assigned responsibilities as a member of the VAPIHCS Medical Staff.
• Provide cross-coverage for other Community-Based Outpatient Clinics within the VAPIHCS network, as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree