About this opportunity
US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Physician - Psychiatrist opportunity in syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff Psychiatrist
This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager weekly until position is filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Staff Psychiatrist will serve at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, and is responsible for delivering the best possible medical care to our veteran patients. This care must be delivered in accordance with hospital policy and meet community standards for both inpatients and outpatients.
Duties include, but are not limited:
Maintains current knowledge and procedural skills. They must be able to deliver full service throughout the full spectrum of care within their area of expertise and within their scope of privileging.
Has ultimate decision making capacity and ultimate responsibility for the care rendered. This control is exercised in and educationally appropriate way, and in accordance with VA policies regarding supervision.
Functions as a cooperative and collegial team member with their entire department across different disciplines, and collaborate with other departments as necessary for the best possible outcomes for all our Veteran patients.
Participates in department staff meetings
Participates in the educational activities and academic obligations of the University Affiliate; will involve teaching and supervision of residents, fellows, and students in your specific area of expertise
Complies with the Syracuse VA Medical Center Bylaws
Serves on peer review and other committees as requested.
Complies with licensing, credentialing, privileging, cyber security, and all other requirements of the VHA and the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
Maintains computer access privileges according to policy. Completes medical records and relevant documentations timely in accordance with local and regional VA regulations.
Participates in ongoing process improvements within their specific areas of expertise.
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
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (or as determined by the needs of the service)
Worksite address
syracuse, NY, 13235, US
Who can apply
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