Psychiatrist

Veterans Health Administration•Pembroke, NC

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Psychiatrists are expected to provide health care services to veteran patients enrolled at the Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare System. Clinical Services generally will be needed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding Federal holidays and leave), except when providing on-call coverage. Clinical duties will include but are not limited to performing initial psychiatric evaluations, conducting medication management clinics, referring to other specialties or subspecialties, and providing appropriate treatment and management for general psychiatric problems on a predominantly outpatient basis. Conditions requiring ancillary mental health services such as psychological evaluation, substance abuse treatment, psychotherapy for victims of sexual and/or combat-related trauma, and other conditions anticipated to respond to non-pharmacological interventions will be referred to those services within the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) when appropriate. Conditions requiring specialty care will be referred to specialty clinics within the VA Healthcare System. Physicians will not refer the patient to outside providers unless reviewed for eligibility by Health Administration Staff and appropriately authorized. Duties will include but are not limited to: Initial Psychiatric Evaluation of veterans to establish diagnosis and management plan, to make a safety assessment, to develop a treatment plan including medication management, to order pertinent laboratory tests, procedures (e.g., EKG), and imaging , and to determine an appropriate disposition of these patients. Obtain appropriate consultation from specialists/ancillary services and communicate pertinent medical information to other health care providers/institutions and to patients. Enter all diagnostic and treatment information, and related reports into the computerized patient record system (CPRS) on the day of the visit. Documentation of health care provided, including all physician orders, must satisfy Department of Veteran Affairs and local VAMC policies/procedures, as well as meet external accreditation agency requirements for safe delivery of patient care. The physician must possess computer skills to access the CPRS as utilized by the VAMC. Orientation to CPRS will be provided by the VAMC. Prescribe medications for patients according to the established drug formulary at this facility and in a manner consistent with Federal and State regulations and established clinical guidelines. Variance from the formulary should occur only when clinically indicated and in compliance with the procedures established. Any administrative requirement for referral and/or transfer to another medical facility will be completed by Health Administration Service personnel, and only as approved by the Chief of Staff or designee prior to transfer to an non-VA facility. Perform services within the VA policies and procedures and the regulations of the Medical Staff By-Laws of the VAMC, including fulfilling the requirements to maintain an active unrestricted medical license and certification in Basic life Support (BLS). To provide psychiatric consultation to other services at the VAMC and associated community clinics when required. Additional duties as assigned by Assistant Chief of Psychiatry, Chief of Psychiatry, or Chief of BHSL.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Must serve a 2-year probationary period.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing telehealth care services to adult and geriatric populations.
Prior DOD or VA experience preferred.
Ability to coordinate care with ancillary services (psychology, substance abuse, trauma therapy, etc.) and refer patients appropriately within the VA system.

Responsibilities

Provide health care services to veteran patients.
Perform initial psychiatric evaluations.
Conduct medication management clinics.
Refer patients to other specialties or subspecialties.
Provide appropriate treatment and management for general psychiatric problems on a predominantly outpatient basis.
Establish diagnosis and management plan for veterans.
Make safety assessments.
Develop treatment plans including medication management.
Order pertinent laboratory tests, procedures, and imaging.
Determine appropriate patient disposition.
Obtain appropriate consultation from specialists/ancillary services.
Communicate pertinent medical information to other health care providers/institutions and to patients.
Enter all diagnostic and treatment information, and related reports into the computerized patient record system (CPRS) on the day of the visit.
Prescribe medications for patients according to the established drug formulary.
Provide psychiatric consultation to other services at the VAMC and associated community clinics when required.
Perform services within the VA policies and procedures and the regulations of the Medical Staff By-Laws of the VAMC.
Fulfill the requirements to maintain an active unrestricted medical license and certification in Basic life Support (BLS).
Additional duties as assigned by Assistant Chief of Psychiatry, Chief of Psychiatry, or Chief of BHSL.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - student loan payment reimbursement program.
Competitive salary.
Annual performance bonus.
Regular salary increases.
50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting).
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification).
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
No Physician Employment Contract.
No significant restriction on moonlighting.