Physician (Psychiatrist – Nocturnist) | Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Johnson City, Tennessee, Summary The incumbent serves as a psychiatrist in the Mental Health Service. The psychiatrist performs general psychiatric assessment and treatment including co-occurring substance use disorders assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team. The psychiatrist works closely with their colleagues to provide comprehensive – evidence-based treatment in a dynamic mental health care setting. 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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – in the list published for the year the residency – or fellowship if applicable – was completed OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship – first year of residency – or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) – 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 Exceptions: 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 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 In rare and unusual circumstances – the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer – who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience – accomplishments – performance – and qualifications warrant such action Proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Experience: Board Certified is highly desirable Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service. Duties NOTE: This announcement will be open until the position is filled Applications will be sent to the hiring manager every two weeks This announcement may close prior to the closing date listed if a selection has been made The duties of the incumbent are complex and multi-dimensional – requiring a depth of administrative knowledge – clinical expertise – and highly developed interpersonal skills This position requires specialized knowledge – training – and skill in the field of mental health in order to successfully perform the duties specified below The incumbent functions in a highly independent manner with respect to performing these duties – but also works as a member of a multidisciplinary team This position has direct accountability to their mental health manager within the mental health section in which they are assigned Routine work is performed with a minimum of supervision The incumbent will be required to perform duties on his/her own initiative The incumbent will operate in a manner promoting success in all applicable performance measures and ensuring compliance with all applicable accreditation standards and VA policies The employee shall act in a thoroughly professional manner at all times He/she shall work in harmony with other members of the professional – technical and administrative staff courtesy and tact are mandatory when interacting with patients and staff The psychiatrist will be involved with supporting – promoting and enhancing the training programs at the VAMC Essential Clinical Duties include – but are not limited to: The psychiatrist provides evaluation and treatment for patients from a diverse population including geriatric – post-deployment veterans – Veterans with complicated medical comorbidities – chronic pain – Veterans with general mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders – and those seeking integrative mental health services The psychiatrist must be skilled in psychotherapy – psychopharmacology – integrative mental health modalities – and will provide therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessments – medication evaluation and management – suicide risk assessment – crisis intervention – and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders Ensures practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with TJC – CARF – HIPAA – 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 Orders diagnostic tests and consultations and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions May participate in the supervision and teaching of medical students in association with ETSU/Quillen Medical School Performs other related duties as assigned VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment Incentive (Relocation incentive for current Federal Employees) (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary – annual performance bonus – regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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 (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Every other week off – Sunday – Friday 6:00pm – 8:00am with a 45 minute lunch break Details may be discussed with hiring manager during interview.