Physician - Psychiatrist
Company: US Veterans Health Administration
Location: Louisville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
DutiesBourbon, bluegrass and year-round fun.Louisville is
Kentucky's largest city. Home to both the Kentucky Derby and
Muhammad Ali. You can sip some of the world's finest spirits along
the Urban Bourbon Trail, visit landmarks honoring some of history's
greatest influencers and dine at award-winning restaurants - all in
the same day. Of course, you can't say you've been to Louisville
until you tour Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum where
the annual Kentucky Derby horse race is held.
The Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) improves the
health of our veterans by providing a continuum of care through an
integrated health care delivery system. We are a tertiary care
facility classified as a level 1 b facility affiliated with the
University of Louisville
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician
Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator
for questions/assistance
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary
increases
Paid Time Off: 49-54 days of annual paid time offer per year (26
days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 10 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
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 settingsWork Schedule: Per the needs of the service
Financial Disclosure: Not Required for this position.
RequirementsConditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is
not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA
Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a
testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for
illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be
tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to a background/security investigation
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is
a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans
Affairs PersonnelQualificationsApplicants 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.
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.
- Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.]Preferred Experience: ABPN Board Certified
or Board Eligible Psychiatrist. VHA Experience.
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: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook
5019EducationDegree 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 an
institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which
the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
- Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on
Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was
granted, or
- Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on
Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic
Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
- For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above,
facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for
Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met
requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG
certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does
not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still
confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility
requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]NOTE: The Under
Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may
approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. - 7405 of a
physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the
candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or
administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The
appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where
the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional
attainment or expertise in the specialty area.Additional
information
- This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill
additional vacancies.
- 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.
- Financial Disclosure Report:Not required
- If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you
do not have in electronic form, view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.
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intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the
specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be
evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Your application, r--sum--, C.V., and/or other
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.
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other
Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates
are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When
applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim
preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor
Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible
copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service
(honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active
duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you
must submit documentation related to your active duty service which
reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable,
general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally,
disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such
as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an
SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required
proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award
preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please
visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans'
Preference.
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with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you
and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are
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permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You
may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with
your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.To
apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume.
Other documents will be requested later in the process as
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in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA
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occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.To
apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by
11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2022 to receive consideration. Please note,
this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if
the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to
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from your USA JOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.
NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a
condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of
Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement
that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or
obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a
face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza
vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive
may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from
federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza
season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA
patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations
include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated
clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based
outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and
VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and
unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid
and without compensation, full- and part-time employees,
intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors,
researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who
are expected to perform any or all of their work at these
facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents,
interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel
providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other
personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA
medical facilities.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are
required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the
employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework,
remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22,
2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), if after November 22. VA will provide
additional information regarding what information or documentation
is needed and how you can request a legally required exception from
this requirement. Please contact the Human Resources Point of
Contact listed at the top of the JOA.
Agency contact informationElizabeth
BradleyPhone615-225-2727EmailElizabeth.Bradley4@va.govAddressRobley
Rex VA Medical Center
800 Zorn Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
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