Physician - Psychiatrist (PCMHI)

About the role

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a full-time Physician - Psychiatrist (Primary Care Mental Health Integration) to join the Mental Health Service Line at the VAMC Iowa City - IA.

Responsibilities

• Obtain an appropriate health history and physical examination on patients who present to the Outpatient Psychiatry - Inpatient Psychiatry - Urgent Care - Inpatient Medical units and other assigned clinical areas as appropriate.
• Interpret the history and clinical findings, order laboratory tests, radiographic studies, ancillary tests, and requested consultations within the context of the psychiatric illness, as well as perform additional evaluations of the patient to secure a comprehensive differential diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Perform patient care functions including staff physician responsibilities in the Outpatient Psychiatry - Inpatient Psychiatry - Urgent Care - Inpatient Medical units and other assigned clinical areas as appropriate.
• Supervise the physician assistants, Psychiatry Fellows, Psychiatry Residents, and Medical Students in the various mental health settings.
• Interact and coordinate the clinical activities and needs of the assigned Mental Health clinics with the psychiatric physician assistants, case manager, nurse practitioners, and social workers.
• Provide education and counseling for patients regarding mental health conditions and the prescribed treatment plans and the planned medication coordination with the health care team.
• Evaluate the health needs of the population referred for management of mental health diseases and develop strategies to optimally care for this population within the resource limitations that exist.
• Aid the ACOS - Mental Health Service Line in the administrative duties of the Mental Health Service Line including tasks with participation on committees, quality assurance, and management of clinics as needed.
• Participate in appropriate record keeping responsibilities related to the VA database and electronic health record.
• Participate in an annual, structured proficiency review.
• Assist the ACOS - Mental Health Service Line in the administrative duties of the Mental Health Service Line including tasks with participation on committees, quality assurance, and management of clinics as needed.
• Participate in an annual, structured proficiency review.
• Assist the ACOS - Mental Health Service Line in the administrative duties of the Mental Health Service Line including tasks with participation on committees, quality assurance, and management of clinics as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).
• Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• In 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 action.

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.

Skills

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Benefits

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards:
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program.
• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Pay

Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.