Psychiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Saginaw, MI

Are you a dedicated psychiatrist looking to make a profound impact in the field of mental health? The Department of Veterans Affairs invites you to join our mission-driven team, where you can provide exceptional care to our nation's heroes while enjoying a fulfilling and balanced professional life.

About the Role

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will:

• Provide Expert Care: Deliver psychiatric consultation and treatment for patients with medical conditions. This includes comprehensive evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric illnesses across various care settings.
• Diagnostic Excellence: Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging examinations, and procedures to support accurate and effective treatment plans.
• Outpatient Management: Examine, diagnose, treat, and manage assigned outpatients, leveraging your expertise to improve patient outcomes.

What We Offer

At the VA, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes:

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary with potential for annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for continuing medical education (CME).
• Retirement Benefits: Secure your future with a traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Access federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options, many of which can be carried into retirement.
• Licensure Flexibility: Practice with 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME Reimbursement: Potential $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice Coverage: Benefit from free liability protection with tail coverage provided, ensuring peace of mind.
• Flexible Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.
• Recruitment Incentive: Eligible highly qualified candidates may receive a sign-on bonus.
  

Work Schedule

Enjoy a consistent and balanced work-life with a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Step into a role where your expertise meets immense gratitude, and your career ambitions are supported. Join the VA and make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans.

Apply today and be part of a team that stands at the forefront of psychiatric care and serves those who have served our country!