Department of Veteran Affairs
Physician - Assessment and Intensive Treatment Psychiatrist
Department of Veteran Affairs, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
The VA has been named as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government in 2023.
Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene.
With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With rich cultural offerings, award-winning family adventures, an ever-expanding art scene, a foodie's paradise, and breweries galore, this is one picturesque river region with much to explore! With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region!https://www.frommers.com/destinations/cincinnati
A offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
available to well-qualified non-federal employeesPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
available to well-qualified federal employeesEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
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.
Learn more .EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance:
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 territoryCME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
The AIT Psychiatrist in the Mental Health Care Line serves to provide direct care for Veterans who present with complex psychiatric and substance abuse issues. The psychiatrist:Provides high quality clinical examination, diagnosis, crisis intervention, patient management, consultation, and appropriate documentation in clinical records.Work as a member of the Psychiatric Evaluation Center (PEC)Provides safety & risk assessment for veterans presenting to the Emergency DepartmentTriages acutely suicidal callers who are referred to the PECProvides occasional coverage for acute inpatient psychiatric patientsProvides occasional psychiatric consult coverageOccasionally orders and administers Ketamine and Esketamine in clinicProvides Electric Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with On Call Coverage
Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene.
With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With rich cultural offerings, award-winning family adventures, an ever-expanding art scene, a foodie's paradise, and breweries galore, this is one picturesque river region with much to explore! With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region!https://www.frommers.com/destinations/cincinnati
A offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
available to well-qualified non-federal employeesPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
available to well-qualified federal employeesEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
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.
Learn more .EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov for questions/assistance.
Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance:
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 territoryCME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
The AIT Psychiatrist in the Mental Health Care Line serves to provide direct care for Veterans who present with complex psychiatric and substance abuse issues. The psychiatrist:Provides high quality clinical examination, diagnosis, crisis intervention, patient management, consultation, and appropriate documentation in clinical records.Work as a member of the Psychiatric Evaluation Center (PEC)Provides safety & risk assessment for veterans presenting to the Emergency DepartmentTriages acutely suicidal callers who are referred to the PECProvides occasional coverage for acute inpatient psychiatric patientsProvides occasional psychiatric consult coverageOccasionally orders and administers Ketamine and Esketamine in clinicProvides Electric Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with On Call Coverage