Physician-Psychiatry (Interventional Psychiatry/Somatic Treatments)

Veterans Health Administration • Orlando, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orlando VA Health Care System is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to join its Somatic Treatments Program within Mental Health Service. The physician will provide specialized evaluation and treatment for Veterans with treatment-resistant and complex psychiatric disorders using advanced interventional psychiatry and neuromodulation therapies. The role is primarily assigned to the Somatic Treatments Program and serves as a clinical resource for innovative psychiatric care.

The physician will conduct consultations, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, follow-up visits, and crisis assessments; evaluate Veterans for interventional psychiatric treatments; and develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based somatic therapies. The role includes clinical oversight and treatment using electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), esketamine, and intravenous ketamine. The physician will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate and consult with patients, families, and clinical staff, participate in quality improvement, peer review, and program development, and contribute to trainee education, research, and other academic activities as appropriate.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and application requirements. Relocation or recruitment incentives are authorized as determined by the facility or agency.

Requirements

• Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved and 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 program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an accepted alternative described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusing testing results in denial of employment.
• Must meet background and security investigation requirements and complete online onboarding and pre-employment identification requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment to be considered for the program; eligibility and award are determined by the VHA program office.
• Physical capability for the specified duties, including light-to-moderate lifting, carrying, reaching, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing, and kneeling; specified visual, color, hearing, coordination, and emotional and mental stability capabilities are also required.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise treating treatment-resistant depression and other complex psychiatric disorders.
• Experience developing or leading interventional psychiatry or neuromodulation programs.
• Academic teaching, supervision, or research experience.
• Experience in integrated healthcare systems, academic medical centers, or with Veteran populations.
• Fellowship training in Interventional Psychiatry, Biological Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, or Neuromodulation.
• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
• Expertise in evidence-based interventional psychiatry and neuromodulation treatments.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines and recovery-oriented mental health care.
• Commitment to Veteran-centered care, patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric consultations, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, follow-up visits, and crisis assessments.
• Evaluate Veterans for appropriateness of interventional psychiatric treatments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based somatic therapies.
• Provide clinical oversight and treatment using electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), esketamine therapy, and intravenous ketamine therapy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and continuity of care.
• Provide education and consultation to patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and program development.
• Contribute to resident and trainee education, research activities, and other academic endeavors as appropriate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible 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 can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement of up to $200,000 for eligible participants, with award and eligibility period determined by the program office.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized as determined by the facility or agency.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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