Physician- Psychiatrist
Company: Department Of Veterans Affairs
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview Open & closing dates Opening and closing
dates01/01/2021 to 12/31/2021 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade
VM 15 Salary $107,569 to $282,480 per year Appointment type
Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Duties SummaryYou could be part
of an important initiative to provide mental health care for our
nations Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs
mental health professionals who possess the energy, compassion, and
commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Whatever the job
title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a
meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special
and deserving people - our Veterans. America's Veterans need
youResponsibilitiesPay: Competitive salary, annual performance
bonus, regular salary increases.Paid Time Off: Annual leave at the
rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the
rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal
holidays per year.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).Incentives: Possible signing bonus, relocation
assistance, and student loan repayment up to $120K for eligible
debt.Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State
or territory.CME: Possible $1,000 per year stipend possible 1 week
paid authorized absence to attend.Malpractice: Free liability
protection with tail coverage provided.Contract: No Physician
Employment Contract and no significant restriction on
moonlighting.Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy
Working at VA and VHA Physician's BrochurePLEASE NOTE: Qualified
clinical trainees, residents, fellows, interns, etc. are encouraged
to apply; please follow the instructions in the How to Apply
section.RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE AUTHORIZED AND FUNDED The
Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station
(PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the
relocation of a household due to government convenience in
connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities.
Relocation expenses are authorized for this position, however,
Appraised Value Offer (AVO), formerly known as the Guaranteed Home
Buy Out (GHBO) program, is NOT authorized. For more information go
to .OTHER RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED Major
duties and responsibilities include: Performs psychiatric
evaluations for a diverse population, including geriatric and post
deployment combat Veterans, who are mentally ill and have
psychosocial issues such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor
family support network.Provides a full range of therapeutic
interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication
evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis
intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric
disorders.Ensures practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent
with TJC, CARF, HIPPA, VA policies and procedures, clinical
practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical
record documentation, and mandatory continuing education.Provides a
full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and
the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing
quality care.The Psychiatrist may serve as a mental health team
leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage
of specialty clinic referrals.Participates effectively in team
meetings and treatment planning conferences, and collaborates with
multidisciplinary team members that enhances coordination of
comprehensive patient care.Orders diagnostic tests and
consultations, and discriminates between normal and abnormal
findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions.May participate
in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency
program, performs on call duties, and performs other directly
related duties as assigned.Areas which the psychiatrist is assigned
and has clinical privileges to practice may include depression,
anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric
disorders in various clinical settings (outpatient, inpatient,
ED).Work Schedule: Varies by locationFinancial Disclosure: Not
RequiredOnce appointed you will be eligible to apply for student
loan reimbursement under the Education Debt Reduction Program.
Approval is dependent on meeting program requirements and program
funding.Travel RequiredNot required Supervisory status No Promotion
Potential None Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S.
Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not
possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA
Policy.Applicants tentatively selected are subject to urinalysis to
screen for illegal drug use prior and will not be appointed if a
verified positive drug test result is received. Applicants who
refuse to be tested will be denied employment.Selective Service
Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You may be
required to serve a probationary periodSubject to a
background/security investigationMust be proficient in written and
spoken EnglishSelected applicants will be required to complete an
online onboarding process Qualifications Applicants pending the
completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements
may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until
all requirements are met. The individual must qualify to perform
duties as a physician, have completed an accredited residency
and/or possess experience which has qualified the individual to
perform general duties and some specialized functions and
procedures without supervision. Staff physicians may also include
attendings who train physician residents assigned in facilities
with residency training programs, and consultants who are capable
of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects in their
field of medicine.Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.Degree of
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.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.Completion of
residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program
leading to eligibility for board certification.Proficiency in
spoken and written English.Preferred: Board Certified or Board
Eligible PsychiatristReference: VA Regulations, specifically VA
Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification
Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources
Office.Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and
Handbook 5019 EducationEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
Authorized This position is eligible for the Education Debt
Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To
participate in the program, you must meet specific individual
eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy 1021 and
submit your application within four months of appointment. The
final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to
five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment
Services office.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges,
universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for
Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . If you
are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you
must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript
in order to receive credit for that education. For further
information, visit: . Additional informationThis job opportunity
announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This is a
random drug testing position. It is the policy of the VA to not
deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or
periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service
and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are
covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted
appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for
Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for
our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for
military service members. If you are unable to apply online view
the following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for
this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
r--sum--, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.NOTE: A formal pay-setting
process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at
any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers
to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done
through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps)
and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic;
religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work
helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can
provide valuable training and experience that translates directly
to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying
experience, including volunteer experience. Background checks and
security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test
required Yes This job is open to The public U.S. citizens,
nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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