Physician (Psychiatry)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Eglin AFB, FL

9h

About The Position

The Physician (Psychiatry) provides psychiatric care in a military treatment facility. The physician makes recommendations on major diagnostic and treatment plans, monitors treatment effectiveness using evidence-based medicine, and adjusts individualized treatment plans as needed. The position includes referring patients to medical and mental health providers inside and outside the facility and collaborating with physicians in other specialties on rare, complicated, or multifaceted cases requiring advanced treatment.

The physician conducts mental health assessments of service members’ fitness and suitability for duty, weapon handling, and deployment. The role also participates in hospital-approved mental health training programs and in committees and meetings that evaluate patient care at the military treatment facility. The position is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, and may require irregular or rotating shifts and on-call work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an appropriately accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school, or qualifying equivalent education from a foreign medical school.
• 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-service clinical experience after earning 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 totaling at least four years; experience cannot substitute for required specialty residency training.
• Must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Subject to background investigation and periodic reverification requirements because the position involves recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations on major diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness through evidence-based medicine and adjust treatment as needed through individualized treatment plans.
• Refer patients to other medical and mental health care providers within and outside the medical treatment facility.
• Collaborate with physicians in other medical specialties on rare, complicated, and multifaceted cases that require advanced treatments.
• Assess service members’ mental health fitness and suitability for duty, weapon handling, and deployment.
• Participate in hospital-approved mental health training programs.
• Participate in committees and meetings evaluating care provided to patients at the military treatment facility.

Benefits

• Premium health benefits.
• A three-tiered retirement system.
• Free malpractice insurance costs under federal liability coverage.
• Potential monetary incentives for highly qualified candidates.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Military perks, including tax-free shopping and state-of-the-art fitness centers.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

What This Job Offers

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