Northport VA Medical Center is seeking a Supervisory Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care consisting of assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, development of a treatment plan, referrals and consultations when deemed necessary, and coordination of aftercare services. Responsible for the coordination of a multidisciplinary team in the above activities. Participates in quality management activities and other administrative duties.
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, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (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. Preferred Experience: Board Certification Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
EEO Performance Standard 1. Ensures that EEO is an integral part of and reflected in all Human Resource practices at the Medical Center. 2. Identifies and ensures that appropriate actions are undertaken or recommended to eliminate barriers to the employment or advancement of minorities, women, disabled Veterans, and people with disabilities. 3. Provides support and flexibility to employees who have EEO collateral duty responsibilities. 4. Ensures that the work environment is harmonious and free from sexual harassment. 5. Identifies and ensures that appropriate actions are taken to eliminate potential causes for EEO complaints and tries to resolve all allegations of discrimination at the informal level. 6. Ensures that employees complete all mandatory EEO training. D. Office of Workman's Compensation (OWCP) Incumbent is responsible for completing and submitting to Human Resources Management Service, the Supervisory portion CA1 (Notice of Traumatic Injury) or the CA2 (Notice of Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation) within first 5) calendar days Administrative Duties and Responsibilities: Participates in the monitoring of PI indicators and Clinical Pertinence Reviews (ie. OPPE/FPPE, etc). Participates in monthly Psychiatry Service Staff meetings and regular weekly MH Council meetings. Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings, as required (ie. BHIP, etc) May be asked to cover In the absence of the ACOS - MH/Chief of Psychiatry. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Each psychiatrist is responsible to the ACOS Mental Health, to perform his/her duties and responsibilities, clinically and administratively, in accordance with the guidelines developed for clinical privileges and the bylaws of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Northport, New York VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Shannon Taylor, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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