What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist position at Spectrum Healthcare Resources?
| ID | 2026-24786 | Category | Physician - Psychiatrist | Facility | VA - Alabama - Tuscaloosa VAMC |
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a POTENTIAL opportunity for a full time Psychiatrist at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Position Details:
- On-site care for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiaries
- Inpatient settings
- On Call Hours = Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
Monday - Friday, (Currently M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm)
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality psychiatric care to veterans.
6 patients for an hour each or roughly 12 patients for one half-hour
each; or any combination of one-hour and one-half hour appointment per day totaling 6 to 6.5- Direct Patient Care: estimated 90%
- Scope of Care Physicians shall be responsible for: Inpatient Care: All psychiatrists will be required to work in collaboration with Mental Health staff who are part-time or full time salaried by the VA for inpatient care duties
- Operating and collaborating physician's patients
- Seeing 1C/1D Psychiatry Service - Ward Patients
- Admitting and Diagnosis of patients
- Developing Treatment Plans
- Managing, including the performance of timely treatment
- Discharge/Transfer all needed medical record documentation
Qualifications:
Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist: Active certification or eligibility required.
Valid medical license in any U.S. state.
Current and unrestricted DEA license.
BLS thru the AHA or American Red Cross
At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
EOE / Disability / Vet"
EOE/Disabled/Veterans
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic.