Physician (Psychiatrist) SARRTP/PTSD

Job description

Summary

The psychiatrist performs general psychiatric assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. The psychiatrist will work closely with their colleagues to provide comprehensive - state-of-the-­art mental health care. This position is primarily assigned to the Substance Abuse/PTSD Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program - but the incumbent will provide psychiatric care to Veterans across the Medical Center.

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 Policy

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic 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

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

(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 completed

OR (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

OR (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)

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged

rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision

Additionally - 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

Proficiency in spoken and written English

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Physical Requirements: In accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

Duties

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position

For more information - refer to Required Documents below

This vacancy will remain open until filled

Duties include - but are not limited to: The psychiatrist will perform evaluations - diagnosis(es) - treatments - medication management and preventions of mental health disorders

Perform comprehensive examinations and assessments - determining diagnosis(es) - and completing medical work-ups - including admissions and discharges

Develop and implement treatment plans - referring to other specialties or appropriate community resources

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and collaborates with providers across the Medical Center

Provide appropriate clinical documentation of patient care in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in a timely manner

Training regarding the use of CPRS will be provided by the VAMC

All documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures

Ensure accreditation requirements are met for all applicable survey and inspection processes to include - but are not limited to compliance with JCHACO - CARF - and OIG

Follow all VA guidelines regarding infection control and safety

Adhere to all quality performance measures

Provide examinations/reviews as assigned to support Mental Health services

Collaborate with contracted community Mental Health programs to assist/coordinate discharge planning - medication and follow-up appointments and continue of care

May participate in supervision of residents and medical students assigned to mental health programs

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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

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EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm - with rotating on-call and weekend rounding requirements.

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Worksite address

memphis, TN, 37544, US

Who can apply

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