Psychiatrist

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.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT. All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager on a weekly basis.

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Psychiatrists certified in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine are expected to provide health care services to veteran patients enrolled at the Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Healthcare System. Services will include but are not limited to performing initial psychiatric evaluations, conducting medication management clinics and providing appropriate treatment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary Pain Management Clinic Team in the management of Veteran patients with complex/chronic pain and opioid use disorder on a predominantly outpatient basis.

Conditions requiring ancillary services such as psychological evaluation, other substance abuse treatment, psychotherapy for victims of sexual and/or combat-related trauma, and other mental health conditions anticipated to respond to non-pharmacological interventions will be referred to those services within the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) when appropriate. Conditions requiring specialty care will be referred to specialty clinics within the VA health care system.

Physicians will not refer the patient to outside providers unless reviewed for eligibility by Health Administration Staff and appropriately authorized.

Treatment and professional duties as outlined in the incumbent's clinical privileges, as noted in our credentialing process; some of which are listed below:

* Initial Psychiatric Evaluation of veterans to establish diagnosis and management plan, to develop a treatment plan including medication management, ordering of pertinent laboratory and radiology tests, and disposition of these patients.

* Obtain appropriate consultation from specialists/ancillary services and communicate pertinent medical information to other health care providers/institutions.

* Enter all diagnostic and treatment information, and related reports into the computerized patient record system (CPRS) on the day of the visit. Documentation of health care provided, including all physician orders, must satisfy Department of Veteran Affairs and local VAMC policies/procedures, as well as meet external accreditation agency requirements for safe delivery of patient care. The physician must possess computer skills to access the CPRS as utilized by the VAMC.

Orientation to CPRS will be provided by the VAMC.

* Prescribe medications for patients according to the established drug formulary at this facility. Variance from the formulary should occur only when clinically indicated and in compliance with the procedures established.

* Serve as treatment and consulting Psychiatrist/prescriber on the Pain Management Clinic Team.

* Any administrative requirement for referral and/or transfer to another medical facility will be completed by Health Administration Service personnel, and only as approved by the Chief of Staff or designee prior to transfer to an non-VA facility.

* Perform services within the VA policies and procedures and the regulations of the Medical Staff By-Laws of the VAMC.

* To provide psychiatric consultation to other services at the VAMC and associated community clinics when required.

* All other duties as assigned.

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Available to highly qualified candidates

Relocation Incentive:
Available to eligible candidates.

EDRP Authorized:
Contact Cheryl Lahair air, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.

Pay:
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