Psychiatrist; Physician

Position: Psychiatrist (Physician)
The Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center provides outstanding health care, trains America's future health care providers, and conducts important medical research. Health services are provided at 6 locations, serving southwestern West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky. Facilities include our Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, and four community-based outpatient clinics in Lenore, WV;
South Charleston, WV ;
Gallipolis, Ohio; and Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

The incumbent will perform general psychiatric assessment and treatment in a multidisciplinary setting composed of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric social workers, nurse practitioners and psycho pharmacologists. The incumbent will work closely with his/her colleagues to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art outpatient mental health care. The psychiatrist will be a key participant in the implementation of the principles of Advanced Clinic Access in mental health. The employee shall work under the direction of the Psychiatry Section Chief and Chief of Mental Health.

Routine work is performed with a minimum of supervision. Employee will be required to perform duties on their own initiative. The employee shall act in a thoroughly professional manner at all times. He/she shall work in harmony with other members of the professional and technical staff, tact and courtesy are mandatory when interacting with patients and staff .

CLINICAL DUTIES

* The employee will provide treatment for beneficiaries with general psychiatric disorders in a variety of treatment, including tele-mental health.

* The employee must be skilled in Psychotherapy and Psychopharmacology.

* Must be able to provide a comprehensive clinical summary/psychiatric summary.

* The employee will complete all required Talent Management System (TMS) training in a a timely manner.

* The employee shall document patient care in the patient chart via the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).

* Training regarding the use of the CPRS will be provided by the VAMC. All Documentation shall be completed in accordance with VA policy and procedures.

* The employee shall follow all VA guidelines regarding infection control and safety.

* The employee will be assigned to treatment teams, will attend and adhere to team meeting responsibilities.

* Psychiatry physicians may be active participants in the supervision of medical students and psychiatric residents as assigned, and the supervising psychiatrist is responsible for all patient care delivered by trainees.

* All notes written by trainees should be co-signed by the attending physician within 24 hours of the visit.

* The attending must include an addendum documenting supervision of the case.

* The employee will ensure accreditation requirements are met including reviewing checklists compliance for JCAHO and CARF.

* The employee will adhere to all quality management performance measures which will be reviewed monthly through peer reviews.

* Complete clinical reminders

* Complete Pertinence reviews

* Complete encounters at the end of each patient visit.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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.

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 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (subject to change based on the needs of the Facility, Department, and/or Agency). On call may be required after 4:30pm, on weekends, and holidays.