Physician - Psychiatry

The VA Black Hills Health Care System is seeking a board certified or board eligible psychiatrist to provide general outpatient care. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. An incentive is authorized for highly qualified candidates. 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 staff psychiatrist is aligned within the Mental Health Service Line. The psychiatrist will be working with a multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff. Treatment will include comprehensive assessments of individuals with diagnoses including (but not limited to): psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, and organic mental illness. On-call duties will include residential treatment and inpatient psychiatry. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): An incentive is authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for 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) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive. Contact for questions or assistance. Learn more. 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: Typically, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. The psychiatrist will take on-call hours nights, weekends and holidays on rotation with 6 additional providers.

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