Description

Psychiatrist Opportunities in West Palm Beach, Florida with Veterans Affairs

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You will perform 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. Provide 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.

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We have the following positions available:

MH Outpatient: Provide outpatient care via Face to Face and Tele-health.

Inpatient: Provide care in our inpatient Acute Psychiatric Ward.

Consult Liaison Team: Work with our ED & provide coverage to Med/Surg units.

Float: Cover across the diverse spectrum of our MH program; May rotate work schedule to cover Inpatient/Outpatient/Domiciliary services.

Suicide Prevention Team/Outpatient: Perform psychiatric evaluations for Veterans who are mentally ill and have psychosocial issues.

Geriatrics and Extended Care/Home-Based Primary Care Program: May require visits in-person or via telehealth to the Veterans residence.

Psychiatrist On Duty (POD):  Will work with our Emergency Department and providing coverage to our Medical-Surgical and acute psychiatric inpatient units.

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We also have outpatient opportunities available in Port St. Lucie and Delray, FL

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Sign on bonus is available!

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Assistance with payment of outstanding med school loans may be available (up to $200K)

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We offer:

Competitive salary based on qualifications

Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year

Guaranteed salary increases

Licensure: 1 Full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work with the VA

CME: $1,000 per year stipend (full-time employee) & 5 days paid absence for conferences

Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided

No Physician Employment Contract

26 Days paid vacation PLUS 13 paid sick days per year with unlimited carry over

11 Federal holidays with pay

Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Nationwide Mobility

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Learn more about our benefits: VHA Total Rewards Brochure

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If interested, please e-mail your CV to julieann.torres@va.gov