Physician - Psychiatrist

Veterans Health Administration • Syracuse, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Psychiatrist serves at the Erie West VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic and delivers medical care to Veteran patients in accordance with hospital policy and community standards for inpatient and outpatient care. The role provides full-service care across the spectrum of psychiatry within the clinician’s expertise and scope of privileging, with ultimate decision-making capacity and responsibility for care. The position works collaboratively across disciplines and departments and participates in department meetings, academic activities, teaching and supervision of residents, fellows, and students, peer review, committees, and process-improvement initiatives. The psychiatrist must comply with Syracuse VA Medical Center bylaws and VA requirements for licensing, credentialing, privileging, cybersecurity, records, documentation, and computer access.

This is an open continuous announcement, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates referred weekly until the position is filled. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role may be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives and the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and approval. The position is not under a Physician Employment Contract and has no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or 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 board-certification eligibility, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Board certification in Psychiatry.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Successful completion of required background/security investigation, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screening when applicable.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Compliance with application, onboarding, and other VA employment requirements.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychiatric medical care to Veteran patients in accordance with hospital policy and community standards for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Maintain current knowledge and procedural skills and provide care across the full spectrum of expertise within the scope of privileging.
• Exercise ultimate decision-making capacity and responsibility for care in accordance with VA supervision policies.
• Collaborate as a cooperative and collegial team member across disciplines and departments to support patient outcomes.
• Participate in department staff meetings.
• Participate in the University Affiliate’s educational activities and academic obligations, including teaching and supervising residents, fellows, and students.
• Comply with Syracuse VA Medical Center bylaws and VHA requirements for licensing, credentialing, privileging, cybersecurity, and computer access.
• Complete medical records and relevant documentation promptly in accordance with local and regional VA regulations.
• Participate in peer review and other committees as requested.
• Participate in ongoing process improvements within the area of expertise.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program may provide student loan repayment of up to $200,000, subject to eligibility, application review, approval, and program limits.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for qualified applicants.
• 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 a possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible reimbursement of $1,000 per year for CME, subject to full-time employment and board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.

What This Job Offers

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