Physician – Psychiatrist

Job Description

Join our Team at the Department of Veterans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Menlo Park, CA as a Physician – Psychiatrist!

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Clinical

• Evaluation and management of patients both face-to-face and by telehealth.
• The incumbent will be responsible for evaluation of patients in outpatient mental health clinics. The incumbent may also supervise trainees, including medical students and residents, in all of these settings.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. Instructs other personnel assigned to health care team on preventive medicine programs and other appropriate medical activities and functions.
  

Administrative

• Provide oversight and leadership for the clinical functions of staff and trainees associated with their treatment teams, including RNPs and clinical pharmacists.
• Serve in hospital or service level committees such as Medication Management Committee or Pain Committee.
• Supports and enhances VAPAHCS philosophy and goals.
• Responsible for ensuring Research outcome studies are routinely conducted according to VAPAHCS policies and procedures.
  
  

Benefits And Features

• Expected Salary Range from $301,714 - $320,972 (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
• Work Schedule: Full-time. Schedule will be determined by supervisor
• 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
  
  

We encourage you to consider VA employment in Menlo Park, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.

Compensation Information

$301714.0 / Annually - $301714.0 / Annually