West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician (Psychiatry) to serve as an Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery (ICMHR) and Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Centers(PRRC) Programs Manager. Under the clinical and administrative direction of the Assistant Chief, Mental Health & Behavioral Science Service, will oversee many aspects of mental health resource utilization, such as use of psychotropic medications and mental health-designated beds.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. 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 in Psychiatry , approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (PSYCHIATRY). (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. Board Certification in Psychiatry is required. 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: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper. The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with 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. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/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 The Physician (Psychiatry) - Mental Health Program Manager will provide professional advice and guidance and ensure compliance with the policies, procedures and program standards for mental health services provided to patient. Duties include but are not limited to: Review operations and assist with implementation of policies and procedures related to mental health medication management, services and resources. Perform Psychiatry Quality of Care audits to ensure timely and accurate evaluations; facilitate meetings with staff psychiatrists to provide specific feedback regarding improvements in psychiatry practice. Participate in local process development team efforts to assess and improve processes of care related to medication management, and psychiatric services; Develop and present continuing medical education and training materials; research and revise evidence-based psychiatry practice guidelines; analyze and report psychiatric practice and performance trends at least quarterly. Responsible for the continuing management of assigned patients, this includes psychiatric examination and treatment; coordination of medical care with the Psychiatrists, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Social Worker, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Psychiatry Residents assigned to MH&BSS. Provides administrative supervision of medical staff; collaboration with the Mental Health Nurse Manager to ensure patient care is conducted in a timely manner working cohesively with an interdisciplinary team to mitigate variances. Serves as a representative Mental Health services on various Medical Center committees; serving as the back-up Physician Utilization Management Advisor (PUMA) for Mental Health; assists as needed with arranging ongoing student education and oversight of the Psychiatry Resident program and Medical Student who rotate through the Mental Health Service. May be required to take on-call psychiatrist assignments per rotation as assigned. Supervises physician assistants (PA) and ARNPs. This shall include annual review of performance with submission of a written report, which summarizes the clinical performance of the individuals(s) directly supervised by him/her. Supervision shall include review of medical records, patient care, drug prescribing, and consultation requests. Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).