Physician - Psychiatrist; Eligible

Summary

Sign-on Bonus:
Eligible for highly qualified candidates working on‑site at our facilities. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Learn more. student loan payment reimbursement program of up to $200,000 at $40,000 per year and up to 5 years. We are recruiting for full‑time – board eligible/board certified psychiatrists who are value‑driven – recovery‑oriented – and possess energy – compassion – and a pursuit of excellence to join our team!

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.

• Citizenship:
  United States Citizenship or Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree:
  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
• License:
  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
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  NOTE:
  
  VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status)
• Approved residencies are:
  Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – OR Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) – 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
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs 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 or fee‑basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• 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
• Language:
  Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement:
  Board Certified or Board Eligible psychiatrist
  Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
  A physical examination prior to placement is required
  This is a designated drug testing position
  After appointment – you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
  Requires lifting 15‑44 pounds
  Pushing (approx 2 hours)
  Reaching above shoulder
  Use of fingers and both hands
  Walking and standing from 3‑5 hours and kneeling
  Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
  Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
  Hearing aid is permitted.

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus):
  Authorised Pay:
  Competitive salary – annual performance bonus – regular salary increases
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Full‑ti…