Psychiatrist (Intermittent) - Wallops Island, United States - Veterans Health Administration

Description

Summary

Welcome to the Heartland of America and The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. Omaha's cost of living is 8 % lower than the U.S. average. It was ranked #13 in the U.S. for the "Top States for Business" in 2017. Home to four Fortune 500 companies.

Omaha continues to be recognized as a wonderful community where affordability and a strong economy attract young professionals, while safety, and a plethora of education options and family-friendly activities are appealing to those with kids.

Qualifications

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

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

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

• (

NOTE:
VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.)

Approved residencies are:
(1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) 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 and 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; rather, 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
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience:
Board Certified in

Psychiatry Reference:
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:
The position will require walking, standing or sitting for periods of up to or beyond 10 to 12 hours each day

• In addition, the incumbent will need to bend, lift and turn.

Duties

"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.

The primary responsibility of this position to serve as part of the weekday after-hours call rotation.
Some weekend call and remote rounding may also be available.
This is not a full-time position.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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 Great opportunity for board certified Psychiatrists to serve our Nations Veterans at the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System.

These are 100% remote positions located from anywhere in the United States.

The primary responsibility of the psychiatrist is to provide comprehensive psychiatric management of veterans presenting for mental health care.

The purpose of care is to diagnose and treat mental illness and mental health conditions requiring intervention, primarily in a multidisciplinary setting.

Major duties consist of independent initial assessments, diagnosis and management of mental conditions in veterans presenting self-referred or as consultation referrals from other services.

Management consists of ordering appropriate investigations, referrals, pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments, including evidence-based psychotherapies and further referral to specialized mental health programs.

The Supervision of residents is a major duty of this position and is required to maintain accreditation and meet affiliate training program requirements.

The psychiatrist is part of the call system by rotation for emergency room coverage, consultation liaison, residential, and mental health acute unit coverage.

Rotations are for weekday, evenings (and possibly weekend), call, including holiday coverage for the site.

Although this is a remote position, special consideration may be given to local candidates willing to provide periodic in-person coverage.

Work Schedule:
Monday -Friday; 4:30pm -8:00am; 100% Remote (Outside of Area)"