Physician-Psychiatry (Interventional Psychiatry/Somatic Treatments)

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. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VISN8CCOE@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more Pay: 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 The Orlando VA Health Care System is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to join our Somatic Treatments Program within Mental Health ServiceThe selected physician will provide specialized evaluation and treatment for Veterans with treatment-resistant and complex psychiatric disorders using advanced interventional psychiatry and neuromodulation therapiesThe position is primarily assigned to the Somatic Treatments Program and serves as a key clinical resource for innovative psychiatric careMajor duties include: Conduct psychiatric consultations - comprehensive diagnostic evaluations - follow-up visits - and crisis assessmentsEvaluate Veterans for appropriateness of interventional psychiatric treatmentsDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based somatic therapiesProvide clinical oversight and treatment within the following modalities: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Esketamine Therapy Intravenous (IV) Ketamine Therapy Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and continuity of careProvide education and consultation to patients - families - and clinical staffParticipate in quality improvement initiatives - peer review activities - and program developmentContribute to resident and trainee education - research activities - and other academic endeavors as appropriateWork Schedule: Monday through Friday - 08:00am - 04:30pm