Psychiatrist (Community Based Outpatient Clinic)

Healthcare$200/hrFull-time

Screen - evaluate - and admit or enroll patient to psychiatry programs
Key psychiatric functions include a full spectrum of diagnostic - treatment and rehabilitation services provided by qualified interdisciplinary staff in a safe and dignified setting with emphasis on least restrictive approach

Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms - (EKGs) - etc including HIV tests and evaluate results of such tests
Provide psychiatric on-call coverage
Provide psychiatric Consultation-Liaison coverage - as assigned
Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making
Write orders and notes in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System)
Administer and document Suicide Risk Assessment in CPRS
Perform other delegated tasks not specifically outlined herein upon the direction of supervising chiefs
Provide telephone consultation with patients and family members
Function as member of assigned committees - task forces - and investigative teams
Teach and supervise medical students - PA students - psychiatry (and as needed - residents from other specialties) residents and fellows - and NP students
Modality of care may include telehealth from a VA owned/leased facility or telehealth from the provider's home directly into the Veteran's home (Contingent on approval of Chief of Psychiatry)
Position may work with the Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program (MHICM) and provide psychopharmacological services as required

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Residency 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
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 completed
(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 States
(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 experiences

Exceptions: 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)
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)
Routine Duties May Include But Not Limited To The Following:

(1) Screen - evaluate - and admit or enroll patient to psychiatry programs
(2) Key psychiatric functions include a full spectrum of diagnostic - treatment and rehabilitation services provided by qualified interdisciplinary staff in a safe and dignified setting with emphasis on least restrictive approach

(3) Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms - (EKGs) - etc including HIV tests and evaluate results of such tests
(4) Provide psychiatric on-call coverage
(5) Provide psychiatric Consultation-Liaison coverage - as assigned
(6) Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making
(7) Write orders and notes in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System)
(8) Administer and document Suicide Risk Assessment in CPRS
(9) Perform other delegated tasks not specifically outlined herein upon the direction of supervising chiefs
(10) Provide telephone consultation with patients and family members
(11) Function as member of assigned committees - task forces - and investigative teams
(12) Teach and supervise medical students - PA students - psychiatry (and as needed - residents from other specialties) residents and fellows - and NP students
(13) Modality of care may include telehealth from a VA owned/leased facility or telehealth from the provider's home directly into the Veteran's home (Contingent on approval of Chief of Psychiatry)
(14) Position may work with the Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program (MHICM) and provide psychopharmacological services as required

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