Psychiatrist - Iowa Veterans Home
About The Position
The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team for a full-time appointment! The Psychiatrist provides medical and psychiatric care to residents at IVH by way of consultation and direction to the IVH medical staff. This position is also responsible for developing medical or psychiatric treatment plans for residents at IVH in collaboration with other providers. The Psychiatrist reviews treatment plans and provides consultation to the assigned mid-level provider and other disciplines at IVH. This position is responsible for preparing psychiatric/forensic evaluations for submission to the courts in accordance with deadlines of the courts, prescribing medications and determining when resident referral is necessary, as well as completing medical reports documenting treatment services provided to residents. This position will also provide on-call, after-hours coverage as required by the needs of IVH. Additionally, this position will provide education, training and/or conference teaching in the areas of psychiatry and/or general medicine. With this position, there will also be opportunities to provide direction to medical school graduates in IVH’s psychiatric internship program.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
- Completion of an internship program
- Licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa
Responsibilities
- Provides medical and psychiatric care to residents at IVH by way of consultation and direction to the IVH medical staff.
- Develops medical or psychiatric treatment plans for residents at IVH in collaboration with other providers.
- Reviews treatment plans and provides consultation to the assigned mid-level provider and other disciplines at IVH.
- Prepares psychiatric/forensic evaluations for submission to the courts in accordance with deadlines of the courts.
- Prescribes medications and determines when resident referral is necessary.
- Completes medical reports documenting treatment services provided to residents.
- Provides on-call, after-hours coverage as required by the needs of IVH.
- Provides education, training and/or conference teaching in the areas of psychiatry and/or general medicine.
- Provides direction to medical school graduates in IVH’s psychiatric internship program.
Benefits
- Team oriented, positive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
- $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
- Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
- Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution and state match
- Lactation rooms throughout our campus
- Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
