Physician (Psychiatrist)

Summary 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. 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. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesExceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsIn rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Extensive experience in working with PTSD - addictions - serious mental illness - and evidence-based practices (EBPs) preferredReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the positionA physical examination prior to placement is requiredLong periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encounteredThe mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - hearing - speaking clearly - writing legibly - reading - and logical thinkingThe environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer - intense customer interactions - and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment. Duties Sheridan The Cowboy State's coolest small townA breathtaking vision of the New West - Sheridan is Wyoming's Emerald CityLocated in North-Central Wyoming beneath the Bighorn Mountains - this historic community is where Western heritage - breathtaking scenery and small-town charm come togetherWith annual events like the Sheridan WYO Rodeo and Don King Days - remarkable ranches - welcoming hotels and plenty more to discover - Sheridan offers an authentic Western experience at the base of the BighornsSheridan - Wyoming features a robust local healthcare market anchored by Sheridan Memorial Hospital and the Sheridan VA Medical Center - which together provide comprehensive regional careOverview and Duties: The Psychiatrist position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - at the Sheridan VA Health Care System - Sheridan VA Medical CenterThe Psychiatrist is responsible for the specialized treatment of complex physical and/or mental illnessesThis includes comprehensive assessments of the physical - psychiatric - emotional - and social needs of individuals with diagnoses such as (but not limited to) psychosis - posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - anxiety - depression - bipolar disorders - and organic mental illnessesThe Psychiatrist bears direct responsibility for the health and safety of Veterans enrolled in the Sheridan VA Health Care System programs to which they are assignedThese programs deliver specialized - complex - and highly professional services that are crucial components of the Sheridan VA Health Care System and VISN 19's mental health servicesAs the tertiary mental health facility - these specialized programs significantly impact the healthcare provided to Veterans both within and beyond VISN 19The Psychiatric provider is a valued member of the multidisciplinary team on the Acute Psychiatry Unit or other Inpatient unit - BHIP Team or other Specialty MH Teams - MHRRTP - and/or Geriatric UnitsParticipates in psychiatric on-call rotationPerforms other clinical duties as assignedEnters all veteran/family contacts in the electronic record using appropriate formats and templates timely manner per bylaws and mental health documentation policyEstablishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees - volunteers - consumers - and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agenciesfacilitates liaisons with other health care programs to effectively coordinate servicesCollaborates in the performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by the VHA and for Mental Health Service - which may include the design - development - and implementation of clinical programs for a team of treatment providersContract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) - which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements - loan repayments - sign-on bonus contracts - Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years)For additional information and eligibility requirements - contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.govVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified applicant EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start dateApproval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP applicationFormer EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the programContact Amber Guinotte amber.guinotte@va.gov or 307-675-3512Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30am to 4:00pm