Physician (Psychiatry)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Jacksonville, FL

47d • Onsite

About The Position

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health Care System's Mental Health Service is searching for a Psychiatrist at their Jacksonville Outpatient Clinic, in Jacksonville, Florida. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program; possess good organizational skills, demonstrate leadership in a patient centered program, and effective communication with patients, families, visitors. This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized: Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Learn more. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Psychiatrist may need to provide clinical services off tour and will be required to do so upon receipt of critical clinical messages. The Psychiatrist must be willing to be placed, detailed or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations if necessary. The Psychiatrist reports to the Chief, Psychiatry Service, or their designee. The population served 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.Duties include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program; possess good organizational skills, demonstrate leadership in a patient centered program, and effective communication with patients, families, visitors.
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Provide general adult psychiatric care
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations, psychiatric consults, medication management, and individual or group psychotherapy.
• Provide direct clinical supervision of advanced practice nurses or physician assistants and other staff as appropriate.
• Establish professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics.
• Provide telephone and e-consult consultations as needed.
• Expected to cooperate with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review and with other performance improvement activities as directed.

Benefits

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees