Physician - Psychiatrist
NOTE:
First round of application reviews is scheduled to be completed no later than 13 November, and will continue until the position is filled. The psychiatrist will provide consultation and direct care for outpatients manifesting a wide variety of psychiatric and psychosocial problems. The psychiatrist provides initial and ongoing assessment of new patients, including diagnosis, medication management and treatment plans while maintaining a clinical caseload within the MHS. Outpatient Psychiatrist Clinical Duties:
- Participates in the screening, examination, diagnosis, treatment. and rehabilitation of all patients. - Completes appropriate follow-up examinations and medication management of assigned patients and insures that all assigned patients. - Reviews medical information on all referred and assigned patients. - Consults with patients, their families, and other medical professionals, attorneys, and other appropriate persons to interpret clinical findings. - Leads, facilitates, and coordinates treatment planning and assigns persons responsible for follow up on established goals and objectives. - Directs and instructs nurses, other professional support staff, attendants, and residents in the care and treatment of patients. - Prescribes medications for the treatment of physical and psychological disorders within approved clinical privileges. - Attends and participates in general and teaching conferences as assigned. - Pursues and receives advanced training in the field of pharmacological. behavioral, cognitive and motivational therapies, crisis interventions and treatment compliance to enhance these areas of expertise for al! CA VHCS. - Provides consultation services to other disciplines within Mental Health across service lines and the VISN. - Provides coverage for inpatient/outpatient psychiatrists as required. - Provides formal supervision for Nurse Practitioners with respects to DEA requirements. - Serves as Psychiatrist Officer of the Day for on-call duties during non-administrative hours, weekend, and holidays as assigned. - Abides by all patient Care, documentation policies and Medical Center Bylaws. Work Schedule:
8AM to 430PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The 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 completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified in Psychiatry Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
There are no physical requirements for providers. They must only be able to practice medicine according to their privileges, in a manner that presents no danger to themselves or others. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
First round of application reviews is scheduled to be completed no later than 13 November, and will continue until the position is filled. The psychiatrist will provide consultation and direct care for outpatients manifesting a wide variety of psychiatric and psychosocial problems. The psychiatrist provides initial and ongoing assessment of new patients, including diagnosis, medication management and treatment plans while maintaining a clinical caseload within the MHS. Outpatient Psychiatrist Clinical Duties:
- Participates in the screening, examination, diagnosis, treatment. and rehabilitation of all patients. - Completes appropriate follow-up examinations and medication management of assigned patients and insures that all assigned patients. - Reviews medical information on all referred and assigned patients. - Consults with patients, their families, and other medical professionals, attorneys, and other appropriate persons to interpret clinical findings. - Leads, facilitates, and coordinates treatment planning and assigns persons responsible for follow up on established goals and objectives. - Directs and instructs nurses, other professional support staff, attendants, and residents in the care and treatment of patients. - Prescribes medications for the treatment of physical and psychological disorders within approved clinical privileges. - Attends and participates in general and teaching conferences as assigned. - Pursues and receives advanced training in the field of pharmacological. behavioral, cognitive and motivational therapies, crisis interventions and treatment compliance to enhance these areas of expertise for al! CA VHCS. - Provides consultation services to other disciplines within Mental Health across service lines and the VISN. - Provides coverage for inpatient/outpatient psychiatrists as required. - Provides formal supervision for Nurse Practitioners with respects to DEA requirements. - Serves as Psychiatrist Officer of the Day for on-call duties during non-administrative hours, weekend, and holidays as assigned. - Abides by all patient Care, documentation policies and Medical Center Bylaws. Work Schedule:
8AM to 430PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The 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 completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board Certified in Psychiatry Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
There are no physical requirements for providers. They must only be able to practice medicine according to their privileges, in a manner that presents no danger to themselves or others. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$107,569 to $282,480 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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