Psychiatrist
Uses assessment skills to promptly examine new patients thoroughly using appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data. Provides follow-up when indicated. Answers Mental Health consult requests when necessary. Initiates appropriate and timely treatment. Prescribes medications according to outpatient formulary. Provides direct, short-term, crisis intervention, grief work and brief psychotherapy. Counsels patients on smoking, alcohol and/or other substance cessation. Accurately interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status. Formulates assessment and plan according to accepted protocols, treatment plans or attending physician's treatment protocols, treatment plans or recommendations. Acts as a consultant in involving patients in the treatment and management plan. Records data from inpatient evaluation including chief complaints, active problems, medications, physical findings and results of diagnostic tests. Promptly and completely reports physical examinations and changes in patient status. Maintains clear, accurate, and current clinical records. Completes medical records per hospital regulations. Promotes quality patient care as a clinical expert in Psychiatry; works as mentor, preceptor, consultant, and researcher; works collaboratively with other health care professionals to accomplish patient, service and hospital goals. Will provide on-site and telephonic consultations for patients requiring psychiatric care as referred by peer staff, Primary Care physicians and other services. Document all reports and patient interventions in the patient's medical record according to coding standards. Will maintain current BLS certifications. For Inpatient and on-call Psychiatrists, Will complete the History and Physical using the approved template in CPRS on all newly admitted patients for Ward 9A that have not been completed by 9A staff or the Urgent Care Physicians. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm:
On call rotation will be required for the two Psychiatrists at the Alexandria Campus. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive maybe authorized for a highly qualified candidate. EDRP Statement:
Applicant selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Final decision on an EDRP award amount is contingent on the availability of EDRP funds. These vacancies are for 1 inpatient Psychiatrist at the Alexandria Campus, 1 outpatient Psychiatrist at the Alexandria Campus, and 1 outpatient Psychiatrist in Lake Charles. 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. Physical requirements outlined below. Required
Experience:
Board Certified or Board Eligible 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:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday through Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm:
On call rotation will be required for the two Psychiatrists at the Alexandria Campus. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required. A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive maybe authorized for a highly qualified candidate. EDRP Statement:
Applicant selected for this position will be eligible to apply for an award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Final decision on an EDRP award amount is contingent on the availability of EDRP funds. These vacancies are for 1 inpatient Psychiatrist at the Alexandria Campus, 1 outpatient Psychiatrist at the Alexandria Campus, and 1 outpatient Psychiatrist in Lake Charles. 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. Physical requirements outlined below. Required
Experience:
Board Certified or Board Eligible 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:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$103,395 to $264,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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