Physician (Psychiatry)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•San Diego, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego, California. The Physician (Psychiatry) provides psychiatric medical care to a wide demographic and a broad range of patient presentations, symptoms, conditions, and complexities. The role includes conducting thorough biopsychosocial evaluations, considering laboratory, radiological, EKG, psychological testing, and clinical findings, and prescribing appropriate pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment. The physician develops treatment and rehabilitation plans, provides therapeutic treatment services, makes referrals to medical and mental health providers inside and outside the medical treatment facility, and may participate in research involving the development, testing, or evaluation of innovative therapies. This is a direct-hire federal civilian healthcare position. The role is designated Mission Essential and requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Secret security clearance or access. Employment is subject to credentialing and clinical privileges, applicable screening and immunization requirements, and other conditions described in the posting. Federal civilian healthcare providers are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act while acting within the scope of their employment, so medical malpractice liability insurance is not required.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-education equivalency requirements.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
At least one year of supervised direct clinical service after the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an appropriately accredited hospital or institution.
Successful completion of accredited residency training in Psychiatry and equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years; experience may not substitute for required specialty residency training.
Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Tuberculosis testing is required; immunization screening may be required, and Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption, if required.
Must undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including consent to random drug urinalysis.
A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Must be able to perform heavy lifting up to 44 pounds, if required.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Advanced-in-hire authorization may be available.
Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate referrals to medical and mental health care providers inside and outside the medical treatment facility.
Deliver psychiatric medical care to a wide demographic and a broad variety of psychiatric patient presentations, symptoms, conditions, and complexities.
Conduct thorough biopsychosocial evaluations, integrating laboratory, radiological, EKG, psychological testing, and clinical findings as applicable.
Prescribe appropriate pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment.
Develop treatment and rehabilitation plans and provide appropriate therapeutic treatment services.
Participate in research activities that may involve the development, testing, or evaluation of innovative therapies.