Physician - Medical Director Psychiatrist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts history, physical exams, and mental status exams on assigned patients.
• Completes intake assessments and formulates diagnosis.
• Develops and presents treatment plans to the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Orders all necessary laboratory and radiological assessments.
• Initiates consults and referrals as indicated.
• Maintains effective and up-to-date documentation of patient encounters.
• Performs supervisory duties including hiring, orientating, addressing conduct and performance, conducting professional practice and performance/proficiency reviews, resolving patient complaints, managing clinics, and managing time and leave.

Requirements

The physician will carry an outpatient clinical workload along with assigned administrative and professional responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of the Physician include, but are not limited to the following:

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Schedule

Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; changes to these hours are negotiable but this is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week.