Physician (Psychiatry)

Veterans Health Administration • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist for the North Florida/South Georgia VA Health Care System Psychiatry Service. The position provides patient-centered care as part of an integrated team that includes psychiatrists, advanced practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and clerks. Inpatient and outpatient opportunities are available. Off-tour coverage and temporary assignments may be required.

The physician provides comprehensive general adult psychiatric care to male and female Veterans of all ages. Clinical work includes diagnostic evaluations and consultations, medication management, and individual or group psychotherapy for a range of psychiatric and neurocognitive conditions. The physician may directly supervise advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and other staff, and establishes working relationships with providers throughout the medical center and affiliated outpatient clinics. Telephone and electronic consultations, quality-of-care activities, peer review, performance improvement initiatives, and other assigned medical duties are also part of the role.

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program requirements and approval. Applications must be submitted within four months of appointment; the program office determines award amount and eligibility period after review. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. VA also offers a total rewards package including paid time off, federal retirement and insurance programs, potential CME reimbursement, and malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. There is no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor, and various shifts may be required on a permanent or temporary basis according to facility and patient-care needs.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved 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 accepted alternative training and practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Complete required background and security investigation and online onboarding.
• Applicants tentatively selected for testing-designated VA positions must undergo pre-appointment urinalysis; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements in the announcement's Required Documents section.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general adult psychiatric care to male and female Veterans of all ages.
• Conduct diagnostic evaluations and psychiatric consultations.
• Provide medication management and individual or group psychotherapy.
• Diagnose and treat anxiety disorders, PTSD, depressive and other mood disorders, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses, dementias, and mental disorders related to traumatic brain injury.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, and other staff, as appropriate.
• Establish professional working relationships with clinical service providers throughout the medical center and affiliated outpatient clinics.
• Provide telephone and electronic consultations as needed.
• Participate in quality-of-care activities, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Perform other medical duties as assigned.
• Provide off-tour coverage or undertake temporary assignments as required.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan repayment, with awards of up to $200,000 subject to eligibility and approval.
• 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 and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• 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