Physician -Psychiatrist

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program:
Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and 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 are ineligible to apply.

Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Join the outstanding team at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS)!

We are seeking a dynamic, board-certified Psychiatrist for a full-time Inpatient, position. This is an incredible opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of our veterans while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a supportive and rewarding environment. Major duties and responsibilities include:
Serves as a member of the acute psychiatry services team at the Omaha Veteran Affairs Hospital, an academic clinical care site.

The acute psychiatry services team participates in shared coverage of the inpatient psychiatry unit (12 beds) and the consult-liaison psychiatry service.

Performs mental health assessments/psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population including, but not limited to, individuals with anxiety, trauma, mood, substance use/addiction, psychosis, grief/loss, adjustment, and attention/cognitive symptoms as well as those with suicidality and personality disorders, all in the context of psychosocial and medical comorbidities Provides a full…